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The Custom of the Country

The Custom of the Country

is a 1913 NOVEL
ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
223
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Edith Wharton's 1913 novel dissects American society in the early 20th century through the eyes of Undine Spragg, a glamorous and manipulative woman from the Midwest determined to conquer New York's high society. Using her beauty, tenacity, and her father's wealth, Undine navigates a world of shifting values, pursuing advantageous marriages only to find triumph often leads to disillusion. Wharton meticulously details Undine's quest for social success, capturing the ruthless ambition of post-Civil War America.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

SatiricalThought-ProvokingComplex
Fish Out of WaterFamily Saga
Writing5.0Impact5.0Characters5.0Plot5.0Atmosphere5.0

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance

About the author

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Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer and designer. The Age of Innocence (1920) won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for literature, making her the first woman to win the award. She spoke fluent French as well as several other languages and many of her books were published in both French and English. ([Source][1]) [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Wharton

Characters

Undine SpraggProtagonist
All characters in The Custom of the Country

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