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Edith Wharton
Ambassador Book Awards
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- Pages
- 912 pages
- Reading time
- 32 hours
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The biography offers a fresh perspective on Edith Wharton, revealing her as a complex and modern figure rather than the stereotypical bluestocking. Hermione Lee utilizes previously untapped sources to explore Wharton's life, marked by both success and scandal, and her evolution from a wealthy American to a prominent literary figure in France. The work highlights the parallels between Wharton's life experiences and the themes of her celebrated novels, showcasing her brilliance as both a writer and a woman of her time.
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Edith Wharton, Hermione Lee
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Edith Wharton
- Subtitle
- Ambassador Book Awards
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hermione Lee
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 912
- ISBN13
- 9780375702877
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The biography offers a fresh perspective on Edith Wharton, revealing her as a complex and modern figure rather than the stereotypical bluestocking. Hermione Lee utilizes previously untapped sources to explore Wharton's life, marked by both success and scandal, and her evolution from a wealthy American to a prominent literary figure in France. The work highlights the parallels between Wharton's life experiences and the themes of her celebrated novels, showcasing her brilliance as both a writer and a woman of her time.