Wharton [uo:rtn] Edith, ur. 24 I 1862, Nowy Jork, zm. 11 VIII 1937, Saint-Brice-sous-Foret (Francja), pisarka amerykańska;
od 1907 we Francji; wzorując się na twórczości H. Jamesa, opisywała z ironicznym dystansem obyczaje i mentalność elity nowojorskiej, rozterki psychiczne i moralne bohaterów borykających się daremnie z presją konwenansu społ.; powieści Ethan Frome (1911, wyd. pol. 1976), Wiek niewinności (1920, wyd. pol. 1981); pol. wybory opowiadań Stary Nowy Jork (1924, wyd. pol. 1966), Opowieści małżeńskie (1983).
This antiquarian book contains Edith Wharton's first serious novel, "The Valley of Decision". Within this text Wharton juxtaposes characters inspired by ...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing ...
This early novel by Edith Wharton was originally published in 1918 and tells a tale of the First World War. Edith Wharton was a hugely successful writer ...
This early work is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today, other stories include; The last asset, In trust, The pretext ...
This early works on Xingu and other stories is an absorbing collection of literature. Contents include; Xingu, Coming home, Autres temps, Kerfol, The long ...
This vintage book comprises a comprehensive guide to Italian villas and their gardens - written by Edith Wharton. This interesting and profusely illustrated ...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing ...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing ...
This vintage book contains Edith Wharton's 1917 novel, "Summer – A Novel". It is one of only two works set in New England by Wharton, who was famous ...