Isbn: 9780940450318 - edith wharton: novels (loa #30): the house of mirth / the reef / the custom of the country / the age of innocence: 1 (library of america edith wharton edition) (33 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. Edith Wharton's full and glamorous life bridged the literary worlds of two continents and two centuries. Born in 1862 into an exclusive New York society against whose rigid codes of behavior she often rebelled, she lived to regret the passing of that stable if old-fashioned community and to appreciate the sense of personal identity its definitions provided. She became a prolific professional writer, author of more than forty published volumes, including novels, short stories (many of them tales of the supernatural), poetry, war reportage, travel writing, and books on gardens and house decoration. An expatriate in France for three decades before her death in 1937, she included among her many distinguished friends men as various as Henry James, Theodore Roosevelt, Kenneth Clark, and Andre Gide. The four novels in this Library of America volume show Wharton at the height of her powers as a social observer and critic, examining American and European lives with a vision rich in detail, satire, and tragedy. In all of them her strong and autobiographical impulse is disciplined by her writer's craft and her unfailing regard for her audience. The House of Mirth (1905), Wharton's tenth book and her first novel of contemporary life, was an immediate runaway bestseller, with 140,000 copies in print within three months of publication. The story of young Lily Bart and her tragic sojourn among the upper class of turn-of-the-century New York, it touches on the insidious effects of social convention and upon the sexual and financial aggression to which women of independent spirit were exposed. The Reef (1912) is the story of two couples whose marriage plans are upset by the revelation of a past affair between George Darrow (a mature bachelor) and Sophy Vener, who happens to be the fiancee of his future wife's stepson. Henry James called the novel a triumph of method, and it shares the rich nuance of his own The Golden Bowl. The Custom of the Country (1913) is the amatory saga of Undine Spragg of Apex City--beautiful, spoiled, and ambitious--whose charms conquer New York and European society. Vulgar and voracious, she presides over a series of men, representing the old and new aristocracies of both continents, in a comedy drawn unmistakably from life. The Age of Innocence (1920) is set in the New York of Wharton's youth, when the rules and taboos of her social tribe held as-yet unchallenged sway. A quasi-anthropological study of a remembered culture and its curious conventions, it tells the story of the Countess Olenska (formerly Ellen Mingott), refugee from a disastrous European marriage, and Newland Archer, heir to a tradition of respectability and family honor, as they struggle uneasily against their sexual attraction.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Good. Slipcase edition. Some wear from age and use. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.

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Condición: Good. 1 Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condición: Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Edith Wharton's full and glamorous life bridged the literary worlds of two continents and two centuries. Born in 1862 into an exclusive New York society against whose rigid codes of behavior she often rebelled, she lived to regret the passing of that stable if old-fashioned community and to appreciate the sense of personal identity its definitions provided. She became a prolific professional writer, author of more than forty published volumes, including novels, short stories (many of them tales of the supernatural), poetry, war reportage, travel writing, and books on gardens and house decoration. An expatriate in France for three decades before her death in 1937, she included among her many distinguished friends men as various as Henry James, Theodore Roosevelt, Kenneth Clark, and Andre Gide. The four novels in this Library of America volume show Wharton at the height of her powers as a social observer and critic, examining American and European lives with a vision rich in detail, satire, and tragedy. In all of them her strong and autobiographical impulse is disciplined by her writer's craft and her unfailing regard for her audience. The House of Mirth (1905), Wharton's tenth book and her first novel of contemporary life, was an immediate runaway bestseller, with 140,000 copies in print within three months of publication. The story of young Lily Bart and her tragic sojourn among the upper class of turn-of-the-century New York, it touches on the insidious effects of social convention and upon the sexual and financial aggression to which women of independent spirit were exposed. The Reef (1912) is the story of two couples whose marriage plans are upset by the revelation of a past affair between George Darrow (a mature bachelor) and Sophy Vener, who happens to be the fiancee of his future wife's stepson. Henry James called the novel a triumph of method, and it shares the rich nuance of his own The Golden Bowl. The Custom of the Country (1913) is the amatory saga of Undine Spragg of Apex City--beautiful, spoiled, and ambitious--whose charms conquer New York and European society. Vulgar and voracious, she presides over a series of men, representing the old and new aristocracies of both continents, in a comedy drawn unmistakably from life. The Age of Innocence (1920) is set in the New York of Wharton's youth, when the rules and taboos of her social tribe held as-yet unchallenged sway. A quasi-anthropological study of a remembered culture and its curious conventions, it tells the story of the Countess Olenska (formerly Ellen Mingott), refugee from a disastrous European marriage, and Newland Archer, heir to a tradition of respectability and family honor, as they struggle uneasily against their sexual attraction.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket (as issued). Burgundy cloth with gilt spine titles. Ribbon page marker. In a near fine slipcase.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. no dustjacket as issued. First THUS. NOTE: This copy is the slipcase edition, issued without a dust jacket. First printing, 1985. Maroon cloth binding with place marker tipped in. A very clean, gently read copy with creasing to one page. Housed in publisher's cream colored slipcase showing very light shelf wear. 1328pp.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Slipcase has light edge wear with scuffing and smudging as well as bumping and tearing. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. Dust jacket condition is Good. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Cloth. Condición: Near Fine. First Thus. Stated first printing. 8vo, (5) + 1,330pp. Hardcover, bound in fine dark red cloth with gilt title to spine, satin ribbon marker bound in. Housed in cream-colored slipcase. In excellent condition. Appears unread. Minor scuffing to slipcase. As new.

Hardcover in a Slipcase. Condición: Very Good. No markings.

hardcover. Condición: Good. Light wear to dust jacket, text is unmarked.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: DJ Fine. Later Printing (9th). Library of America No. 30. Gilt titles on cranberry cloth. 1328pp + back matter. Bound-in satin ribbon bookmark. A sharp, like new copy.

Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket as Issued. Later Printing (7th). Library of America No. 30. Gilt titles on cranberry cloth. 1328pp + back matter. Bound-in satin ribbon bookmark. A sharp, like new copy. Size: Octavo. In Slipcase.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Clean and solid.; The Library of America; 8vo; 1328 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very good. Stated First Printing. 5 x 8 inches. 1328 pages. Condition of the book is Very Good; looks new on all points. Slipcase is Very Good; a few small scuff marks and stains, no splits. LOA STK.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing. Fine condition, never read. Note that this is a slipcase edition, exclusive to subscribers and issued without a dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. First printing. Very clean. No markings. Ribbon bookmark. Book is in a very good slipcase. Pictures on request.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 3rd printing; dj w/unclipped price; 1328 clean, unmarked pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 3rd printing; dj w/unclipped price; 1328 clean, unmarked pages.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. Reprint. Ruby red cloth-covered boards, Silk ribbon marker bound in. 8vo. Volume and dust jacket both in as new condition: still in publisher's original shrink wrap. Starting in 1979, The Library of America was founded as a not-for-profit organisation with the explicit intention of preserving the literary heritage of the United States by keeping permanently in print the best of American literature. The series includes over 300 volumes, all authoritative editions averaging over 1000pp and featuring cloth covers, sewn bindings and ribbon markers. All are printed on premium acid-free paper that will not tan over time. We have many titles from this fine series of quality produced books in stock and can offer generous discounts to those ordering more than one title at a time - please inquire.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. First Printing. Maroon cloth covers with gilt decorated and gilt title to spine: 1328 pages. illustrated endpapers.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good-. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good-. 1st Edition (Unstated); Sixth Printing. Library Of America Edith Wharton Edition; 1328 pages; Light scuffing to dust jacket. Scuff mark (small) to exterior edge of pages. Very Good overall condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings.; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

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Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. Hardcover in slipcase. 1985 Edition. Red cloth boards, band with title on spine, pristine. Slipcase is with The Library of American on front and decoration in gilt, good and square, mild general shelf rubbing. Book is firm in binding, unread, crisp interior. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; Library Of America Edith Wharton Edition; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1328 pages.…

Hardcover - N. Condición: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDLiterary: VERY GOOD HARDCOVER IN SLIPCASE, CLEAN PAGES, PROMPT SHIPPING WITH TRACKING.