Old New York (eBook)

Tales of The Big Apple: False Dawn, The Old Maid, The Spark & New Year's Day

Edith Wharton (Autor)

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2022
232 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700255-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "Old New York," Edith Wharton crafts a captivating collection of four interconnected stories that depict the social mores and intricacies of New York's elite during the Gilded Age. With her characteristic precision and acute psychological insight, Wharton delves into themes of societal expectation, wealth, and the constraints placed upon women. The literary style is marked by rich detail and a formal elegance that reflects the period's opulence, while also critiquing the shallow values that underpin high society. Each narrative subtly intertwines to form a portrait of a world in transition, where ambition and tradition clash, showcasing Wharton's adeptness at conveying the complexities of her characters' lives within a tightly woven historical context. Edith Wharton, an astute observer of American society and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, drew from her own experiences within an affluent New York family. Her deep-seated understanding of upper-class values and her own struggles with societal conventions inform the narratives in this volume. Wharton's literary career is marked by her pioneering exploration of women's roles and the constraints imposed by society, which resonates powerfully in this collection. "Old New York" is highly recommended for readers seeking both a rich historical narrative and an incisive commentary on social class. Wharton's prose invites reflection on the nature of ambition, identity, and the often unyielding grip of tradition, making it a timeless exploration of a bygone era that remains relevant today.

Autor

Edith Wharton, born Edith Newbold Jones on January 24, 1862, in New York City, was a luminary of American literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Arising from a wealthy and distinguished family, the saying 'keeping up with the Joneses' is rumored to reference her socialite family's affluence. Wharton broke through the confinements of her upper-class upbringing and the limited roles available to women in her era to become a celebrated novelist, short story writer, and designer. In her illustrious career, Wharton penned more than forty books over forty years, including 'The Age of Innocence,' for which she became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. Her narratives often explored the intersection of the individual and the rigid standards of the societal milieu, which she richly depicted with psychological depth and keen social insight. Her novella collection 'Old New York' is a remarkable illustration of this, being an evocative portrait of New York society across the latter half of the 19th century. Wharton's literary style exudes elegance and incisive wit, with an acute portrayal of the internal and external conflicts faced by her characters. She passed away on August 11, 1937, in France, leaving a legacy of works that continue to resonate and reflect the complexities of the human condition.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century American authors • 19th century narratives • 19th century New York • American high society fiction • American upper class • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn • A Visit from the Goon Squad • character studies • class distinctions • classic american literature • Edith Wharton • Edith Wharton classics • Ernest Hemingway • female author • Gilded Age novels • gilded age society • High Society • historical fiction • Historical fiction about New York City • Huck Finn • John Steinbeck • moral dilemmas • New York City • New York elite • New York in literature • novella collection • opulent lifestyles • Pulitzer Prize-winning authors • social class and manners novels • Social commentary • social expectations • Social norms • The Forsyte Saga • The Great Gatsby • the weight of ink • thin air • to kill a mocking bird • upper-class society • urban life in literature