The Age of Innocence (eBook)
254 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701013-5 (EAN)
Edith Wharton, born Edith Newbold Jones on January 24, 1862, in New York City, emerged as a shrewd critic of upper-class society and is renowned for her contributions to American literature as a novelist and short story writer. A Pulitzer Prize laureate for her novel 'The Age of Innocence' (1920), Wharton adeptly scrutinized the rigid societal norms and the plight of individuals within the upper echelons of society, particularly during the Gilded Age. She depicted the conflicts between individual desires and societal expectations with acute psychological insight and a nuanced, realist touch, making 'The Age of Innocence' a seminal work that continues to be celebrated for its detailed portrayal of New York's elite and its commentary on the consequences of social rigidity. Wharton's literary prowess was not confined to a single work; her impressive oeuvre includes novels, short stories, and essays that explore themes of social class, human nature, and the changing role of women in society. She authored over forty books, including 'Ethan Frome' (1911), 'The House of Mirth' (1905), and 'The Custom of the Country' (1913), each offering a window into the mores and complexities of turn-of-the-century America. Wharton's literary style was characterized by her incisive satire, descriptive acumen, and profound understanding of character psychology. Through her luminous career that spanned fifty years, Wharton broke gender barriers and set a standard for future generations of writers, becoming the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and to receive an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Yale University. She passed away on August 11, 1937, in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, France, but her legacy endures in the canon of American literature.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century New York society • American high society fiction • American Literature • American literature classics • cultural expectations • Domestic fiction • Fiction • forbidden romance • Gilded Age • Gilded Age literature • historical romance novel • Interpersonal relations • Love Stories • Love Triangle • love triangle drama • Married people • New York Society • N.Y. • Old New York settings • Pulitzer Prize-winning novel • romantic relationships • Separated people • Social commentary literature • Social norms • Society drama • Traditional Values • triangles • Upper Class • Wharton classic novels |
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