Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton was a remarkable American novelist, born in 1862 into a privileged New York family. She became a keen observer of the social intricacies and moral dilemmas of her time, often drawing inspiration from her own experiences in the upper echelons of society. With a sharp wit and an eye for detail, Wharton's writing vividly captures the complexities of human relationships, particularly within the confines of high society. Her most celebrated works, such as "The Age of Innocence" and "Ethan Frome," showcase her mastery in exploring themes of love, duty, and societal expectations.
Wharton’s literary contributions extend beyond fiction; she was also a talented designer and a significant figure in the realm of architecture and interior design. Her passion for culture and aesthetics enriched her storytelling, making her narratives not only engaging but also deeply reflective of the time's cultural landscape. As you delve into her works in the app, you'll discover a nuanced perspective on early 20th-century America, inviting you to reflect on the timeless themes of ambition, desire, and the struggle for personal freedom. Enjoy your exploration of her literary world!
Fighting France, from Dunkerque to Belfort
Read by Elizabeth Klett
Edith Wharton
American novelist Edith Wharton was living in Paris when World War I broke out in 1914. She obtained permission to visit sites behind the li…
The Reef
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George Darrow, Anna Leath’s first love, is finally coming from London to propose to her. However, he drifts to an affair with Sophy Viner, A…
The Marne: a tale of the war
Read by Elizabeth Klett
Edith Wharton
American writer Edith Wharton is known for her novels of manners set in old New York; yet much of her adult life was spent in France. She li…
Sanctuary
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Edith Wharton
Kate Orme, shocked by the discovery of her fiance's complicity in a tragedy, and by society's willingness to overlook such transgressions, n…
The House of Mirth (Version 3)
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Edith Wharton
The House of Mirth tells the story of Lily Bart, a woman who is torn between her desire for luxurious living and a relationship based on mut…
The Custom of the Country
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Edith Wharton was a novelist of manners of late 19th Century New York "Society", who spent much of her life in France. In this nov…
The Valley of Decision
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Edith Wharton
Odo Valsecca, a promising nobleman, inherits a dukedom at a young age and, over the course of his young life, must quickly learn the politic…
The House of Mirth (Version 2)
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Edith Wharton
Wharton's classic story of an aging (by Victorian-era standards) spinster socialite who would rather marry for money than for true love. (Su…
The Age of Innocence (Dramatic Reading)
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The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presenc…
Old New York
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Edith Wharton
Old New York (1924) is a collection of four novellas (False Dawn; The Old Maid; The Spark; New Year's Day) by Edith Wharton, revolving arou…
The Mother's Recompense
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Edith Wharton
Kate Cephane, now living in self-imposed exile in France, left her three-year-old daughter Anne behind when she fled her impossibly unhappy …
A Son At The Front
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This is an overlooked novel by the author of House Of Mirth, Age Of Innocence, and more. She already became the first woman to win the Pulit…
The Long Run
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Edith Wharton
A wealthy bachelor businessman looks back on the romance that he fumbled with a beautiful married woman he and his college buddy both had cr…
The Writing of Fiction
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Edith Wharton, a successful author of fiction herself, gives us some in-depth analysis of the writing of short stories and novels. Then she …
Twilight Sleep
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Edith Wharton
Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for so…
The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories
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Edith Wharton
Seven short stories by Edith Wharton, American author of The House of Mirth. "The Hermit and the Wild Woman" (rather differen…
The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Volume One
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Edith Wharton
Five early short stories by Edith Wharton, American author of The House of Mirth. Includes “Kerfol,” “Mrs. Manstey's View,” “The Bolted Door…