The Greatest Works of Edith Wharton - The Descent of Man and Other Stories - Leatherbound Edition

by Edith Wharton

Overview

Originally published in 1904, this early work on the Descent of Man is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Other stories include; The Mission of Jane - The other two - The Quicksand - The Dilettante - The Reckoning - Expiation - The Lady maids bell and A Venetian Nights entertainment. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781622365883
Publisher:	Greatest Books Publisher
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Born into a prosperous New York family, Edith Wharton (1862-1937) wrote more than 15 novels, including The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome, and other esteemed books. She was distinguished for her work in the First World War and was the first woman to receive a Doctorate of Letters from Yale University. She died in France at the age of 75.

Date of Birth:

January 24, 1862

Date of Death:

August 11, 1937

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, France

Education:

Educated privately in New York and Europe