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The Custom of the Country

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Undine Spragg, a determined country girl, navigates the complexities of New York City's high society in this insightful novel. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, it offers a sharp critique of social ambition and class dynamics. Wharton's keen wit and mastery of language illuminate the intricacies of privilege and the pursuit of status. This edition includes a new biography, making it a valuable addition for fans of Wharton's work and those interested in the era's social landscape.

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The Custom of the Country, Edith Wharton

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2009
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English
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Read Books
Released
2009
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Hardcover
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620
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9781444652550
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Undine Spragg, a determined country girl, navigates the complexities of New York City's high society in this insightful novel. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, it offers a sharp critique of social ambition and class dynamics. Wharton's keen wit and mastery of language illuminate the intricacies of privilege and the pursuit of status. This edition includes a new biography, making it a valuable addition for fans of Wharton's work and those interested in the era's social landscape.