The Brave Escape of Edith Wharton (精装)
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品牌: Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge
基本信息出版社:CLARION BOOKS (2010年8月9日)精装:192页正文语种:英语ISBN:0547236301条形码:9780547236308产品尺寸及重量:23.1 x 18 x 1.8 cm ; 590 gASIN:0547236301
商品描述内容简介Edith Wharton, author of "Ethan Frome, The House of Mirth, "and other acclaimed novels, was born into a wealthy family. Beginning in childhood, Edith found ways to escape from society's and her family's expectations and follow an unconventional, creative path. Unhappily married and eventually divorced, she surrounded herself with male friends. She spent much of her life in Paris and was recognized by the French government for her generosity and hard work during World War I. Her literary and personal life, her witty and incisive correspondence, her fondness for automobiles and small dogs--all are detailed in this warm and sparkling account of a woman well ahead of her time. Includes a bibliography, source notes, and an index.媒体推荐Edith Wharton, author of "Ethan Frome, The House of Mirth, "and other acclaimed novels, was born into a wealthy family. Beginning in childhood, Edith found ways to escape from society's and her family's expectations and follow an unconventional, creative path. Unhappily married and eventually divorced, she surrounded herself with male friends. She spent much of her life in Paris and was recognized by the French government for her generosity and hard work during World War I. Her literary and personal life, her witty and incisive correspondence, her fondness for automobiles and small dogs--all are detailed in this warm and sparkling account of a woman well ahead of her time. Includes a bibliography, source notes, and an index.