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""Edith Wharton"" by Robert Morss Lovett is a comprehensive biography of the American author Edith Wharton. The book traces Wharton's life from her privileged childhood in New York City to her rise as one of the most celebrated writers of the early 20th century. Lovett explores Wharton's literary career, including her numerous novels, short stories, and non-fiction works, as well as her personal life, including her failed marriage and her relationships with other writers and artists.The biography delves into Wharton's complex personality, revealing her as a woman who struggled with social conventions and expectations, and who was deeply sensitive to the nuances of human relationships. Lovett also examines the cultural and historical context of Wharton's work, situating her within the larger literary and intellectual movements of her time.Overall, ""Edith Wharton"" provides a rich and nuanced portrait of a fascinating and influential figure in American literature, shedding new light on both her life and her work. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Wharton, her contemporaries, or the literary and cultural history of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.