Name: The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton (Annotated): The Original 1913 Edition with Historical Annotations and Analysis (en Inglés)
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The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton (Annotated): The Original 1913 Edition with Historical Annotations and Analysis (en Inglés)

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Edith Wharton

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422

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22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm

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0.70 kg.

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9782382265925

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The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton (Annotated): The Original 1913 Edition with Historical Annotations and Analysis (en Inglés)

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The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton's novel is a complicated work of fiction which exposes a crucial viewpoint on early twentieth century American society. A review of its primary themes, characters as well as narrative format: Here is the analysis: Social Critique and Class Dynamics: The novel looks at a tremendous topic: the critique of social class structures, particularly the difference between old money as well as brand new money. Undine Spragg is a character who Wharton depicts as societal climbing and materialism of the nouvelle riche. The novel examines the values as well as actions of the established elite and the newly landed, exposing the superficiality and moral bankruptcy that might lie behind the quest for social status.Undine Spragg: Character bio: Undine is a complicated character, generally viewed as an anti-heroine. She is driven by a need for wealth & status and is ardent, manipulative. Wharton utilizes her character as a means of examining themes of ambition and greed and also the social expectations placed on women. Wharton accomplishes a level of sympathy for Undine despite her usually unfavorable characteristics, displaying the limitations placed on women in her society.Marriage as a Social Tool: The novel discusses marriage not as hot union but as a tool of social advancement. Marriages within Undine are merely transactions, a means of ascending socially. The portrayal mirrors the mercantile nature of relationships within some social groups and criticises the commodityization of marriage.Contrast Between American as well as European Values: Wharton compared American and European societal values and normative. The novel indicates that European society is grounded in tradition and more stable, while American culture is fluid and centered on newness and wealth. Undine's marriages to both American and European males and her adaptation to various cultural expectations are a clear illustration of this contrast.Consumerism as well as Materialism: The book is an examination of American consumerism. Undine's constant pursuit of luxury and standing illustrates the larger societal aversion to appearance and material possessions. Wharton critiques this materialism, indicating it results in moral emptiness and personal dissatisfaction.Realism as well as Narrative Style: Wharton's story style brings together realism with thorough social observation. She meticulously captures the settings and social customs in the time, offering a vivid backdrop against which the story of her characters unfolds. Irony and subtle humor are used to deepen her social criticism.Gender Roles as well as Feminism: The novel isn't explicitly feminist but does examine the limited roles that women played in early 20th century society. Despite being morally questionable, Undine's actions may be viewed as a response - towards the limitations put on her as a woman. Her drive for independence contrasts with the established roles of women.The American Dream: The novel may be regarded as a look at the American Dream. Undine's continuous quest for upward mobility and happiness via money as well as power eventually does not gratify her, indicating the hollowness of this dream when based entirely on material accomplishment.

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Edith Wharton (Nueva York, 24 de enero de 1862 – Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, 11 de agosto de 1937) fue una novelista, ensayista y diseñadora estadounidense reconocida internacionalmente por su estilo refinado y su mirada crítica hacia las normas sociales de su tiempo. Procedente de una de las familias más acomodadas de Nueva York y formada en un entorno cosmopolita que incluyó largas estancias en Europa, desarrolló desde joven un interés especial por la literatura, la arquitectura y el arte, lo que nutrió profundamente su obra.
A finales del siglo XIX debutó en el ámbito literario con relatos y con la publicación de The Decoration of Houses (1897), un influyente ensayo sobre diseño de interiores escrito junto a Ogden Codman Jr. Su reconocimiento como novelista llegó con títulos como La casa de la alegría (1905) y Ethan Frome (1911), en los que retrató con gran sensibilidad las ambiciones, restricciones y contradicciones de la alta sociedad estadounidense.
El éxito definitivo de su carrera se consolidó en 1920 con La edad de la inocencia, novela que le valió el Premio Pulitzer en 1921, convirtiéndose en la primera mujer en recibir este galardón. A lo largo de su vida publicó más de 40 libros, entre novelas, ensayos y relatos, caracterizados por su ironía, elegancia estilística y penetrante visión social.
Instalada en Francia tras su separación de Edward Wharton, combinó la creación literaria con un compromiso activo en obras humanitarias durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Sus últimos años los dedicó a seguir escribiendo y a cultivar su pasión por los jardines y el diseño arquitectónico en residencias como “The Mount”.
Su obra, traducida a numerosos idiomas y aún vigente, ha sido estudiada por su aporte al realismo literario moderno y por su capacidad para iluminar las tensiones entre el deseo individual y las convenciones sociales, manteniéndola como una de las autoras más influyentes de la literatura universal.

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