The Age of Innocence - A Backward Glance - Hudson River Bracketed - A Son at the Front - The Reef - The Glimpses of the Moon - The House of Mirth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025268125)

This expansive collection brings together several of the most influential and enduring works by Edith Wharton, a titan of American literature and a master of psychological realism. Centered on the rigid social structures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this volume includes the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Age of Innocence", a poignant exploration of duty versus desire, and "The House of Mirth", which chronicles the tragic social descent of Lily Bart. Other notable works include "The Reef", "The Glimpses of the Moon", and "A Son at the Front", showcasing Wharton's versatility in addressing themes ranging from romantic entanglement to the profound impact of World War I.

Beyond her celebrated fiction, the collection features "Hudson River Bracketed" and Wharton's insightful memoir, "A Backward Glance", offering a deeper look into the author's own life and the creative spirit that defined her career. Together, these stories provide a sharp-witted and often heartbreaking critique of the Gilded Age's upper class, exploring the tension between individual identity and societal expectation. Wharton's sharp observational skills and sophisticated prose make this collection an essential exploration of the human condition and the shifting values of a society on the brink of modernity.

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