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Author R.W.B Lewis
Publisher The Overlook Press
Format paperback
Condition like new
Summary
Edith Wharton: A Biography by R.W.B. Lewis is a masterful, Pulitzer Prize-winning portrait of one of America’s most distinguished authors. Published by The Overlook Press in paperback format (ISBN 9780880640206), this compelling biography brings to life the brilliance, complexities, and contradictions of Edith Wharton. From her privileged upbringing in Gilded Age New York to her transformation into a groundbreaking novelist and independent woman, Lewis meticulously explores Wharton’s creative genius and personal struggles. Readers are drawn into the world behind The Age of Innocence and Ethan Frome, gaining intimate insight into Wharton's travels, friendships, and intellectual circles. Lewis's scholarly yet accessible narrative captures both Wharton’s achievements and vulnerabilities with grace and honesty. This biography is a must-have for literature enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone intrigued by the lives of iconic literary figures. For collectors and readers alike, this like-new edition offers both an enriching reading experience and an elegant addition to any personal library.