Publisher's Synopsis
Edith Wharton by Robert Morss Lovett is a comprehensive biography of the famous American author Edith Wharton. The book explores Wharton's life, from her privileged upbringing in New York City to her travels around Europe and her prolific writing career. Lovett examines Wharton's relationships, including her marriage to Teddy Wharton and her close friendship with Henry James. He also delves into the themes and motifs that appear in Wharton's writing, such as social class, gender roles, and the constraints of society. The book includes excerpts from Wharton's letters and diaries, as well as insightful analysis of her most famous works, including The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence. Overall, Edith Wharton by Robert Morss Lovett is an engaging and informative biography of one of America's most celebrated writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
