{"product_id":"the-old-maid-edith-wharton-9781023487610","title":"The Old Maid","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdith Wharton's \"The Old Maid: The Fifties\" explores family secrets and social class in 1850s New York. This poignant work of literary fiction delves into the complexities of womanhood and societal expectations. The story, categorized as historical fiction, centers around themes of adoption and the hidden lives of women within the constraints of their time. Wharton masterfully crafts a narrative that resonates with its portrayal of a woman's choices and the enduring consequences of decisions made in a world defined by rigid social structures. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover Wharton's insightful commentary on the lives of women and the intricate web of relationships that bind them, set against the backdrop of a bygone era. A timeless exploration of identity and belonging, \"The Old Maid\" continues to captivate with its enduring themes and Wharton's signature prose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edith Wharton,Edward C. Caswell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023487616\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023487610\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.15d","brand":"Edith Wharton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965765370111,"sku":"9781023487610","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_35e486b9-16c1-470b-927e-9442fb4b0500.jpg?v=1767284677","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-old-maid-edith-wharton-9781023487610","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}