Edith Wharton Libros

No es fácil para una mujer de la alta burguesía soportar la crítica social. Por eso Kate vive en la Costa Azul, donde nadie la conoce. Ha pasado una eternidad desde que huyó de Nueva York con su amante, y abandonó a su marido y a su hija, entonces una niña. Ahora Anne, convertida en una hermosa muchacha, reclama a su madre, y Kate acude a la llamada. Pero la reconciliación se convierte en tragedia cuando Kate descubre que su hija se ha prometido con Chris Fenno, un hombre a quien conoce demasiado bien. Abre esta edición un texto de Louis Auchincloss, biógrafo de Wharton y cronista último del Nueva York de las grandes familias. «Siempre había tenido su orgullo, y eso era algo que la gente debería tener presente antes de decir ciertas cosas de ella.»

Contents:Intuición femenina / Isaac Asimov -- Traducción de Lorenzo CortinaProfesor Miseria / Truman Capote -- Traducción de Juan VilloroLa romántica / Patrica Highsmith -- Traducción de Jordi BeltránUna madre / James Joyce -- Traducción de Guillermo CabreraParece tan dulce / Rosa Montero --La ciociara / Alberto Moravia -- Traducción de Ma Esther BenítezSilba para llamar al viento / Rosamunde Pilcher -- Traducción de Margarita CavándoliPigmalión / Manuel Vázquez Montalbán --La imagen móvil / Edith Wharton -- Traducción de Rosa S. de NaveiraEl vestido nuevo / Virginia Woolf -- Traducción de Andrés Bosch

"The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories" by Edith Wharton features a collection of captivating short stories, including titles like "The Hermit and the Wild Woman," "The Last Asset," and "The Best Man." Wharton's storytelling delves into complex themes and rich characterizations throughout the collection.

Since its publication in 1905 The House of Mirth has commanded attention for the sharpness of Wharton's observations and the power of her style. Its heroine, Lily Bart, is beautiful, poor, and unmarried at 29. In her search for a husband with money and position she betrays her own heart and sows the seeds of the tragedy that finally overwhelms her. The House of Mirth is a lucid, disturbing analysis of the stifling limitations imposed upon women of Wharton's generation. Herself born into Old New York Society, Wharton watched as an entirely new set of people living by new codes of conduct entered the metropolitan scene. In telling the story of Lily Bart, who must marry to survive, Wharton recasts the age-old themes of family, marriage, and money in ways that transform the traditional novel of manners into an arresting modern document of cultural anthropology.

Born into wealth and aristocracy, Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was a member as well as an observer of fashionable New York society. Aspirations to authorship consigned her to outsider status among the idle rich; nevertheless, she drew upon her privileged social position to create witty and psychologically insightful novels and short stories about people from all walks of life. This well-rounded introduction to Wharton's works features the complete text of her Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Age of Innocence, as well as her haunting novella, Ethan Frome. Several excerpts from her highly influential guide to interior design, The Decoration of Houses, offer samples of Wharton's nonfiction style. The collection also includes four short stories as well as several poems.

Set against the backdrop of a tranquil French landscape on the eve of World War I, the narrative captures a moment of serene beauty and the deep-rooted connection of generations to the land. The author reflects on the contrast between the peaceful surroundings and the ominous whispers of impending conflict. Through vivid imagery, the story evokes the rich history and labor of the countryside, highlighting the tension between the idyllic present and the uncertain future looming over Europe.

Exploring the complexities of upper-class society before World War I, this collection features six of Edith Wharton's most celebrated works. Renowned for her sharp wit and subtle irony, Wharton critiques the social norms and moral dilemmas of her time, providing insight into the lives of her characters. Her storytelling captures the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations, making this volume a significant contribution to American literature.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York society, this coming-of-age novel explores themes of social constraints and personal ambition. The protagonist navigates the complexities of wealth, morality, and desire, facing the pressures of societal expectations. Wharton delves into the struggles of women seeking independence and authenticity in a restrictive environment, offering a critical perspective on the era's class dynamics. The narrative challenges conventions, making it a thought-provoking examination of identity and societal roles.