Edith Wharton

The Marne: A Tale Of The War is a historical novel written by Edith Wharton and published in 1918. The book is set during World War I and tells the story of a group of American expatriates living in France who are caught up in the conflict. The central character is Troy Belknap, a young American who has come to France to study art. When war breaks out, he joins the French army and is sent to fight in the Battle of the Marne, a critical moment in the war. The novel explores the impact of the war on the lives of the characters, as well as the broader social and political changes that are taking place. Wharton's vivid descriptions of the battle and its aftermath are a highlight of the book, as is her portrayal of the complex relationships between the characters. The Marne: A Tale Of The War is a powerful and moving account of one of the most important events of the 20th century. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition. 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.

The Age of Innocence centers on one society couple's impending marriage and the introduction of a scandalous woman whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and mores of turn of the century New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for the earlier, more brutal and critical, "The House of Mirth". Not to be overlooked is the author's attention to detailing the charms and customs of this caste. The novel is lauded for its accurate portrayal of how the nineteenth-century East Coast American upper class lived and this combined with the social tragedy earned Wharton a Pulitzer - the first Pulitzer awarded to a woman.