The End of the Age of Innocence
Edith Wharton and the First World War
Published on 14. December 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
XVII, 238 pages
978-0-312-17677-8 (ISBN)
Description
The End of the Age of Innocence tells the dramatic story of Edith Wharton's heroic crusade to save the lives of displaced Belgians and suffering citizens of her adopted France, by organizing refugee relief efforts during WWI.
Reviews / Votes
Drawing on unpublished letters and archival materials in Europe and the United States, The End of the Ago of Innocence documents Wharton's activities as fund-raiser, philanthropist, propagandist, and political activist during the Great War. A fascinating account of a little-understood period of Wharton's life. Shari Benstock, author of No Gifts from Chance: A Biography of Edith Wharton
More details
Edition
1996 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Palgrave USA
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
XVII, 238 p.
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-312-17677-8 (9780312176778)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-05183-7
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
05/1996
St. Martin's Press
€75.15
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