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The House of Mirth29 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-04-0313 minThe House of Mirth28 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-04-0230 minThe House of Mirth27 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-04-0114 minThe House of Mirth26 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3118 minThe House of Mirth25 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3033 minThe House of Mirth24 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3021 minThe House of Mirth23 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3027 minThe House of Mirth22 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3018 minThe House of Mirth21 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3026 minThe House of Mirth20 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3022 minThe House of Mirth19 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3023 minThe House of Mirth18 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3028 minThe House of Mirth17 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3031 minThe House of Mirth16 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3029 minThe House of Mirth15 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3027 minThe House of Mirth14 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3043 minThe House of Mirth13 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3023 minThe House of Mirth12 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3025 minThe House of Mirth11 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3018 minThe House of Mirth10 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3020 minThe House of Mirth09 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3028 minThe House of Mirth08 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3027 minThe House of Mirth07 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3024 minThe House of Mirth06 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3026 minThe House of Mirth05 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3027 minThe House of Mirth04 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3026 minThe House of Mirth03 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3032 minThe House of Mirth02 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3019 minThe House of Mirth01 - The House of Mirth - Edith WhartonDive into the intricate world of Edith Whartons The House of Mirth, where societal expectations and personal desires clash in the life of the beautiful yet vulnerable Lily Bart. As she navigates the treacherous waters of New Yorks high society, explore themes of ambition, love, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that ultimately leads to her tragic downfall.
2026-03-3026 min
Ethan Frome - Edith WhartonEthan Frome - Full Audiobook - Edith WhartonEdith Wharton's 1911 novel Ethan Frome tells the story of a tragic love triangle. Set in the highly symbolic wintry landscape of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the narrative centers on the title character's fraught relationships with his "sickly, cantankerous" wife Zeena and his young, beautiful cousin Mattie Silver.
2026-03-153h 07
Haunted Book Club with Gav Cross & John ReppionHaunted Book Club 003 - Part 1 The Story - The Eyes by Edith WhartonThe EyesBy Edith WhartonWe genuinely look forward to the conversation that we have with you Book Clubbers. We look forward to knowing that you will tell us straight if you think the story is ‘Woo Hoo!’ or ‘Boo Hoo…’ It was boo-hoo tonight as the full recording made fresh failed… So this is a use of a live reading of the story by Gav from last year on his Phantastic Stories thread. So there are some unedited stumbles… Don't ever forgive him. He will be punished.The EyesBy...
2026-03-1046 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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2025-08-3000 min
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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 min
Journey Through The Game-Changing Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!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 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 min
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 min
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 11
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 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 min
Access Complete Audiobook Titles Instantly OnlineShort Stories About Rivalry [Written 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 Wharton]Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/772466 to 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: Psychological
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...
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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+
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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
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2024-01-019h 34
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#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 07
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 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 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 29
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 min
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 34
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 min
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 09
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 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 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 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 14
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 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 min