Edith Wharton

Description:

A full-scale critical biography of the turn-of-the-century American novelist, detailing the relation between her life and works, assessing her literary dedication and accomplishment, and arguing her place as a writer of the first importance.

subjects: Biography,  Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937,  American Novelists,  American Authors,  American fiction,  History and criticism,  American literature,  Novelists,  Women novelists,  Romanciers américains,  Biographie,  Roman américain,  Histoire et critique,  Littérature américaine,  Rmanciers,  Novelists, American -- 20th century --,  American Women novelists