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This Day in Celebrity HistoryEdith Wharton Born Into New York High Society# The Day Edith Wharton Was Born: January 24, 1862On January 24, 1862, a baby girl named Edith Newbold Jones entered the world in New York City, born into the kind of old-money aristocracy that would later inspire the phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" (yes, *those* Joneses!). Little did her upper-crust family know that this child would grow up to become Edith Wharton, one of America's greatest novelists and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.Born during the Civil War into a society obsessed with propriety, rigid social codes, and who sat where at dinner...
2026-01-2402 minThe Gilded Gentleman
The Gilded GentlemanRediscovering Edith Wharton’s First BookMany fans of Edith Wharton's great novels "The Age of Innocence" and "The House of Mirth" may not realize that her very first published book was not a work of fiction at all. In 1897, in collaboration with architect and interior designer Ogden Codman Jr, Wharton published "The Decoration of Houses", at the time, a groundbreaking work on the philosophy of interior design calling for a return to the classic European principles of balance, symmetry and proportion. In fact when she built her own great country home The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts in 1902, she incorporated many of...
2026-01-2051 minPeace Is Here with Avis Kalfsbeek
Peace Is Here with Avis KalfsbeekEp 182 Kitty Reads Holiday Lit for Peace: Edith Wharton - New Year's Day (The 'Seventies) plus The Next PeacelandsKitty Reads Lit for Peace: Edith Wharton – 12/30/25 (The ’Seventies) plus The Next Peacelands This episode features a New Year’s-season reading from Edith Wharton’s story “New Year’s Day — The ’Seventies,” part of her 1924 collection Old New York. In this piece, Wharton examines memory, reputation, and the quiet consequences of a life lived under the watchful eye of society. Kitty reads a short excerpt that brings out Wharton’s signature blend of precision, empathy, and moral insight. Kitty O’Compost continues warming up her reporter voice for the forthcoming Peace Is Here series The Peace Experiments expl...
2025-12-3015 minCelsius 233 Book Summaries Podcast
Celsius 233 Book Summaries PodcastSummer - Edith Wharton (1917) SummaryBook 192: Summer - Edith Wharton (1917)Category: Satire, RomanceGenre: 20th Century, American, Classic Literature, Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literature, RomanceBook at a glance: Summer by Edith Wharton, published in 1917, is often referred to as one of her most daring works due to its frank exploration of sexual awakening and social restrictions. Set in rural New England, it tells the story of Charity Royall, a young woman from a poor and mysterious background, who longs to escape the repressive life in the small town of North Dormer. The novel deals...
2025-10-1406 minCelsius 233 Book Summaries Podcast
Celsius 233 Book Summaries PodcastThe House of Mirth - Edith Wharton (1905) SummaryBook 191: The House of Mirth - Edith Wharton (1905)Category: Satire, ClassicsGenre: 20th Century, American, Classic Literature, Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literature, New YorkBook at a glance: The House of Mirth, published in 1905, is a novel by Edith Wharton that delves into the life of Lily Bart, a young woman navigating the treacherous waters of New York's high society in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of wealth, opulence, and rigid social norms, the novel explores the consequences of beauty, the pursuit of happiness, and the societal...
2025-10-1306 minCelsius 233 Book Summaries Podcast
Celsius 233 Book Summaries PodcastThe Age of Innocence - Edith Wharton (1920) SummaryBook 190: The Age of Innocence - Edith Wharton (1920)Category: Satire, Classics, RomanceGenre: American, Classics, Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction, Literature, New York, RomanceBook at a glance: The Age of Innocence , written by Edith Wharton and published in 1920, is a critically acclaimed novel that explores the intricate social dynamics and moral codes of New York’s high society in the late 19th century. Set during the 1870s, the novel reflects on the struggles between individual desire and societal expectations, offering a richly detailed portrayal of old New York aristocracy. The no...
2025-10-1106 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)12 - Capítulo XII. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.12 - Capítulo XII. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0638 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)11 - Capítulo XI. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.11 - Capítulo XI. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0627 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)10 - Capítulo X. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.10 - Capítulo X. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0631 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)09 - Capítulo IX. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.09 - Capítulo IX. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0620 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)08 - Capítulo VIII. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.08 - Capítulo VIII. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0633 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)07 - Capítulo VII. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.07 - Capítulo VII. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0633 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)06 - Capítulo VI. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.06 - Capítulo VI. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0633 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)05 - Capítulo V. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.05 - Capítulo V. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0627 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)04 - Capítulo IV. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.04 - Capítulo IV. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0629 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)03 - Capítulo III. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.03 - Capítulo III. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0637 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)02 - Capítulo II. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.02 - Capítulo II. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0626 minEl País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)
El País del Placer by Edith Wharton (Spanish)01 - Capítulo I. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.01 - Capítulo I. El País del Placer by Edith Wharton.  El país del placer llamada así por la primera traducción en español de esta novela de Edith Wharton publicada por la revista La España Moderna en 1910 (título original en inglés: The House of Mirth) es la segunda novela de Edith Wharton, publicada en 1905. Narra el drama personal de una mujer agraciada en la alta sociedad de Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX.
2025-09-0630 minAhmad Hardyoni
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2025-08-3000 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 34. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 34. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2542 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 33. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 33. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2537 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 32. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 32. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2522 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 31. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 31. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2530 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 30. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 30. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2522 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 29. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 29. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2517 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 28. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 28. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2515 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 27. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 27. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2516 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 26. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 26. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2524 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 25. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 25. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2521 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 24. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 24. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2513 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 23. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 23. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2522 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 22. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 22. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2518 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 21. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 21. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2531 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 20. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 20. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2528 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 19. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 19. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2526 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 18. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 18. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2526 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 17. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 17. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2521 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 16. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 16. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2522 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 15. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 15. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2524 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 14. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 14. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2516 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 13. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 13. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2516 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 12. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 12. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2526 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 11. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 11. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2518 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 10. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 10. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2521 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 09. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 09. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2527 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 08. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 08. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2517 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 07. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 07. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2515 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 06. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 06. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2519 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 05. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 05. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2521 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 04. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 04. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2512 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 03. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 03. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2517 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 02. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 02. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2515 minThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 01. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Chapter 01. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.  The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and morals of 1870s' New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for her earlier, more brutal and critical novel, The House of Mirth. Not to be overlooked is Wharton's attention to detailing the charms and customs of the upper caste. The novel is lauded for its a...
2025-08-2519 minGet Hooked On The Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!
Get Hooked On The Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!The Ultimate Classics Collection – Volume Two: 15+ Novels, Stories, and Poems from Louisa May Alcott, Charlotte Brontë, Edith Wharton, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Jane Austen, & More by Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, DH Lawrence, Charlotte Brontë, Nathaniel Hawthorne, George Eliot, Edith Wharton, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Leo TolstoyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/137248to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Ultimate Classics Collection – Volume Two: 15+ Novels, Stories, and Poems from Louisa May Alcott, Charlotte Brontë, Edith Wharton, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Jane Austen, & More Series: The Ultimate Classics Collection (SNR Audio) Author: Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, DH Lawrence, Charlotte Brontë, Nathaniel Hawthorne, George Eliot, Edith Wharton, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Joanne Froggatt, Peter Kenny, Emma Gregory, Adjoa Andoh, Jonathan Keeble, Rachel Atkins, Kristin Atherton, full cast Format: mp3 Length: 176 hrs and 24 mins Release date: 02-24-25 Ratings: 5 out o...
2025-02-248h 24The Gilded Gentleman
The Gilded GentlemanThe Ghost Stories of Henry James and Edith WhartonAlong with their acclaimed novels and short works of fiction, Henry James and Edith Wharton both extensively explored the genre of the ghost story, enormously popular throughout much of the 19th century. In nearly all of their ghostly tales, James and Wharton explore the inner depths of the human psyche and the all-too-human emotions of fear, abandonment, passion and loss. Carl is joined by returning guest Dr. Emily Orlando, author and professor of English at Fairfield University, for an in-depth look at examples of the ghost story from both Henry James and Edith Wharton. Carl and Emily delve i...
2024-10-1553 minAccess Essential Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Horror
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, HorrorAfterward by Edith WhartonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788037 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Afterward Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Jayden Young Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 16 minutes Release date: July 22, 2024 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: 'Afterward' is a short story by American writer Edith Wharton. It was first published in the 1910 edition of The Century Magazine and later reprinted in her books The Collected Short Stories of Edith Wharton and Tales of Men and Ghosts. This intriguing tale weaves an ironic ghost story around themes of greed and retribution.
2024-07-2203 minThe Bowery Boys: New York City History
The Bowery Boys: New York City HistoryThe Age of Innocence: Inside Edith Wharton's Classic NovelEdith Wharton’s Age of Innocence is a perfect novel to read in the spring — maybe its all the flowers — so I finally picked it up to re-read, in part due to this excellent episode from the Gilded Gentleman which we are presenting to you this week. The Age of Innocence is Edith Wharton’s most famous novel, an enduring classic of Old New York that has been rediscovered by a new generation. What is it about this story of Newland Archer, May Welland and Countess Olenska that readers respond to today?Noted Wharton scholar Dr. Emily...
2024-03-2248 minClassic Audiobook Collection
Classic Audiobook CollectionThe Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton ~ Full AudiobookThe Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton audiobook. Dive into the enchanting world of storytelling with Edith Wharton's timeless masterpiece, 'The Writing of Fiction,' a captivating guide that not only illuminates the intricate art of narrative but also invites you into the mind of one of America’s greatest literary figures. In this audiobook, Wharton, renowned for her keen observations of society and her rich character development, deftly explores the nuances of fiction writing, masterfully blending practical advice with philosophical insights that resonate with both aspiring writers and avid readers alike. With her elegant prose and sh...
2024-03-093h 11Audiobook Time
Audiobook TimeThe Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton ~ Full AudiobookThe Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton audiobook. Dive into the enchanting world of storytelling with Edith Wharton's timeless masterpiece, 'The Writing of Fiction,' a captivating guide that not only illuminates the intricate art of narrative but also invites you into the mind of one of America’s greatest literary figures. In this audiobook, Wharton, renowned for her keen observations of society and her rich character development, deftly explores the nuances of fiction writing, masterfully blending practical advice with philosophical insights that resonate with both aspiring writers and avid readers alike. With her elegant prose and sharp wit, she di...
2024-03-093h 05The Gilded Gentleman
The Gilded GentlemanEdith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" with Dr. Emily OrlandoEdith Wharton published The Age of Innocence at a very important moment in her life.  When the novel came out in 1920, she had been living in France full-time for nearly 10 years and had seen the devastating effects of World War I up close.  Her response was to look back with a sense of nostalgia to the time of her childhood to recreate that staid, restrictive world of New York in the 1870s that, despite its often social cruelty and harsh judgements, seemed to have some kind of moral center.  It was a world in which Wharton as a cre...
2024-01-0945 minStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Short Stories About Rivalry by Richard Connelli N Potapenko, Guy De Maupassant, F Scott Fitzgerald, Amelia B. Edwards, Rabindranath Tagore, Louisa May Alcott, Stephen Crane, Edith Nesbit, Bret Harte, Saki, Joseph Conrad, Edith WhartonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/772466to listen full audiobooks. Title: Short Stories About Rivalry Author: Richard Connelli N Potapenko, Guy De Maupassant, F Scott Fitzgerald, Amelia B. Edwards, Rabindranath Tagore, Louisa May Alcott, Stephen Crane, Edith Nesbit, Bret Harte, Saki, Joseph Conrad, Edith Wharton Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Richard Mitchley, Eve Karpf Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 34 minutes Release date: January 1, 2024 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: Rivals may start out as friends. Even friends like a bit of rivalry at times, it might spur them on to achieve more themselves. It might also bring out the worst of us as competition...
2024-01-019h 34Get the Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Historical
Get the Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalShort Stories About Rivalry by Richard Connelli N Potapenko, Guy De Maupassant, F Scott Fitzgerald, Amelia B. Edwards, Rabindranath Tagore, Louisa May Alcott, Stephen Crane, Edith Nesbit, Bret Harte, Saki, Joseph Conrad, Edith WhartonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/772466to listen full audiobooks. Title: Short Stories About Rivalry Author: Richard Connelli N Potapenko, Guy De Maupassant, F Scott Fitzgerald, Amelia B. Edwards, Rabindranath Tagore, Louisa May Alcott, Stephen Crane, Edith Nesbit, Bret Harte, Saki, Joseph Conrad, Edith Wharton Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Richard Mitchley, Eve Karpf Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 34 minutes Release date: January 1, 2024 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Rivals may start out as friends. Even friends like a bit of rivalry at times, it might spur them on to achieve more themselves. It might also bring out the worst of us as competition...
2024-01-019h 34Páginas Oscuras
Páginas Oscuras#262 Kerfol de Edith WhartonKerfol (Kerfol) es un relato de terror de la escritora norteamericana Edith Wharton (1862-1937), publicado originalmente en la edición de marzo de 1916 de la revista Scribner's, y luego reeditado en la antología de ese mismo año: Xingu y otras historias. Más adelante aparecería en Relatos de fantasmas de Edith Wharton. Kerfol es considerado uno de los mejores cuentos de Edith Wharton. Análisis de: El Espejo Gótico http://elespejogotico.blogspot.com/2011/03/kerfol-edith-wharton.html Texto del relato extraído de: http://elespejogotico.blogspot.com/2011/03/kerfol-edith-wharton.html Musicas: - 01. Mind Tricks - Experia (Epidemic) Nota: Este audio no...
2023-11-071h 09Páginas Oscuras
Páginas Oscuras#261 Todos Los Santos de Edith WhartonTodos los Santos (All Souls') es un relato de terror del escritora norteamericana Edith Wharton (1862-1937), publicado originalmente en la antología de 1937: Fantasmas (Ghosts); y luego reeditado en la colección Relatos de fantasmas de Edith Wharton (The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton). Más adelante aparecería en 65 grandes cuentos de lo sobrenatural (65 Great Tales Of The Supernatural). Todos los Santos, uno de los últimos cuentos de Edith Wharton, relata la historia de Sara Clayburn, una anciana rica, viuda e independiente que despierta en una enorme casa vacía, excepto por un silencio inusualmente opresivo. Los hechos ocurren en la...
2023-10-311h 07The Hopeless Romantic Podcast: Happily Ever After Audio
The Hopeless Romantic Podcast: Happily Ever After Audio127. The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton [Part 3]Book Title: The Glimpses of the Moon Author: Edith Wharton Episode: Number 127 | Part 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "The Glimpses of the Moon" is a social commentary on the superficiality and materialism of the upper classes during the Jazz Age. Edith Wharton skillfully explores themes of marriage, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness in a world driven by appearances. The novel ultimately delves into the consequences of their choices and whether true happiness can be found in a life built on compromises and fleeting glimpses of luxury. Wharton's writing in this novel is characterized by...
2023-10-112h 29The Hopeless Romantic Podcast: Happily Ever After Audio
The Hopeless Romantic Podcast: Happily Ever After Audio126. The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton [Part 2]Book Title: The Glimpses of the Moon Author: Edith Wharton Episode: Number 126 | Part 2 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they embark on this unconventional arrangement, they encounter a variety of characters and navigate the complex world of high society. Along the way, they grapple with questions of love, morality, and the sacrifices they must make to maintain their privileged positions. "The Glimpses of the Moon" is a social commentary on the superficiality and materialism of the upper classes during the Jazz Age. Edith Wharton skillfully explores themes of marriage, ambition, and the pursuit of ha...
2023-10-102h 52The Hopeless Romantic Podcast: Happily Ever After Audio
The Hopeless Romantic Podcast: Happily Ever After Audio125. The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton [Part 1]Book Title: The Glimpses of the Moon Author: Edith Wharton Episode: Number 125 | Part 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "The Glimpses of the Moon" is a novel written by Edith Wharton and published in 1922. Set in the vibrant and glamorous social circles of early 20th-century New York City, the story revolves around the lives of the two main characters, Susy Branch and Nick Lansing. Susy and Nick are a young, attractive, and penniless couple who have recently married. They move in fashionable society but lack the financial means to sustain their extravagant lifestyle. To remedy...
2023-10-092h 29Wildflower Tales
Wildflower TalesMrs. Manstey's View by Edith Wharton Wildflower Tales, Episode #2 - Mrs. Manstey's View by Edith Wharton Born into high society in 1862, Edith Wharton defied societal norms to become a renowned novelist known for her keen observations of the human condition. In this episode, we share Wharton’s first published short story "Mrs. Manstey's View," a poignant tale of loneliness, change, and the power of perspective.  Places to Learn More About the Author For those eager to dive deeper into Edith Wharton's life and literary contributions, here are four excellent resources to explore: 1. The Edith Wharton Society offers a wealth of information on...
2023-09-2332 minClassic Ghost Stories
Classic Ghost StoriesThe House of The Dead Hand by Edith WhartonEdith Wharton was born Edith Newbold Jones on January 24, 1862, into a wealthy New York family. She was a prolific writer, known for her insightful and critical portrayal of the American upper class. Her most famous works include "The Age of Innocence," "Ethan Frome," and "The House of Mirth." Wharton was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. She was also a keen designer, traveler, and a dedicated supporter of French efforts during World War I, for which she was awarded the French Legion of Honor.The Story and Its Context: "The House of...
2023-08-181h 34One Bright Book
One Bright BookBonus Episode #1: Edith Wharton's The Mount This special episode of the podcast is a quick conversation between Rebecca and Frances after they enjoyed a private tour of the library at The Mount, Edith Wharton's summer home in Lenox, Massachusetts. The team thought it might be fun to do the occasional bonus episode when the opportunity presents, capturing a bookishly fun moment in a more compact exchange. Although these "extras" might not all have the excellent bird song in the background that you will find here. Content warning – this episode briefly discusses suicidal feelings. Here are a few lin...
2023-07-2022 minClassic Audiobook Collection
Classic Audiobook CollectionThe Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton ~ Full AudiobookThe Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton audiobook. Dive into the captivating world of Edith Wharton’s 'The Custom of the Country,' a brilliant exploration of American society in the early 20th century that is as relevant today as it was upon its release. This enthralling novel follows the audacious and ambitious Undine Spragg, a strikingly modern heroine who navigates the opulent yet constricting upper echelons of New York high society with an insatiable hunger for status and wealth. Wharton’s exquisite prose unravels the complexities of social ambition and the consequences of desire as Undi...
2023-06-092h 28Audiobook Time
Audiobook TimeThe Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton ~ Full AudiobookThe Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton audiobook. Dive into the captivating world of Edith Wharton’s 'The Custom of the Country,' a brilliant exploration of American society in the early 20th century that is as relevant today as it was upon its release. This enthralling novel follows the audacious and ambitious Undine Spragg, a strikingly modern heroine who navigates the opulent yet constricting upper echelons of New York high society with an insatiable hunger for status and wealth. Wharton’s exquisite prose unravels the complexities of social ambition and the consequences of desire as Undine's relentless pursuit of h...
2023-06-092h 14Your Shelf or Mine
Your Shelf or MineEdith WhartonWhere Becky and Austin talk about: Edith Wharton;  The Mount;  Mr. Jones;  Edith Frome;  The House of Mirth;  The Custom of the Country and mention:  Inventing Anna https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/my-favorite-anti-semite-edith-wharton https://www.newyorker.com/books/second-read/what-edith-wharton-knew-a-century-ago-about-women-and-fame-in-america Introductory reading from "The House of Mirth."  
2023-04-271h 09The History of Literature
The History of Literature477 Does Edith Wharton Hate You? (Part 2 - "The Vice of Reading")Does Edith Wharton hate us? That's a provocative question - but perhaps one that Wharton herself provoked, with her essay on the readers who damaged literature and her fiction satirizing the same. In this two-part series, Jacke takes a look at the type of readers targeted by Wharton: not the readers of trash fiction, whom she believed were harmless enough, but the readers of serious fiction who nevertheless read fiction in the wrong way. Does it include History of Literature Podcast listeners or even - gulp - its host?This episode is Part Two, which focuses on...
2023-01-1246 minThe History of Literature
The History of Literature476 Does Edith Wharton Hate You? (Part 1 - "Xingu")Does Edith Wharton hate us? That's a provocative question - but perhaps one that Wharton herself provoked, with her essay on the readers who damaged literature and her fiction satirizing the same. In this two-part series, Jacke takes a look at the type of readers targeted by Wharton: not the readers of trash fiction, whom she believed were harmless enough, but the readers of serious fiction who nevertheless read fiction in the wrong way. Does it include History of Literature Podcast listeners or even - gulp - its host?This episode is Part One, focusing on Wharton's 1916...
2023-01-121h 14The Gilded Age and Progressive Era
The Gilded Age and Progressive EraEdith Wharton: In MoroccoEdith Wharton ranks as one of the Gilded Age's most prolific and popular writers. In this episode, Professor Stacy Holden tells us about her research on Wharton's lesser known travelogue In Morocco, a revealing account of the author's travels to the French and Spanish colony. It tells us a great deal about American and European imperialism, and the Orientalism that pervaded her thinking.Essential Reading:Edith Wharton, In Morocco (1920).Hermione Lee, Edith Wharton (2007).Recommended Reading: Julie Olin-Ammentorp, Edith Wharton’s Writings from the Gre...
2023-01-0456 minThe Gilded Gentleman
The Gilded GentlemanEdith Wharton's ParisXXXIII: In celebration of Edith Wharton's birthday on January 24, The Gilded Gentleman takes a look at a very special part of Wharton's life - her life in Paris.  Wharton knew Paris from her childhood and made many trips there as a young married adult. But in her early 40's, the city became something more for her - it became a place where she finally felt connected and grounded as a creative and artistic woman. And to her surprise, it was a place where she found romantic love with a man (not her husband) at a most unexpected time...
2023-01-0352 minDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The Buccaneers: A Novel by Marion Mainwaring, Edith WhartonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/622667to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Buccaneers: A Novel Author: Marion Mainwaring, Edith Wharton Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 57 minutes Release date: November 15, 2022 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: Edith Wharton's spellbinding final novel tells a story of love in the gilded age that crosses the boundaries of society—now an original series on AppleTV+! “Brave, lively, engaging...a fairy-tale novel, miraculouly returned to life.”—The New York Times Book Review Set in the 1870s, the same period as Wharton's The Age of Innocence, The Buccaneers is about five wealthy American girls denied entry in...
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