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  • Coming Home
    Edith Wharton
    Edith Wharton’s novels and short stories are full of her humorous understanding of the upper classes. Besides her writing, she was a highly regarded landscape architect and interior designer. She left America for France beginning in 1907 and stayed during World War 1. Even though a foreigner she remained and helped the refugees wherever she could. Ethan Frome is her most fam...
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    14,32 €

  • Bunner Sisters
    Edith Wharton
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    15,57 €

  • Tales of Men and Ghosts
    Edith Wharton
    Edith Wharton’s novels and short stories are full of her humorous understanding of the upper classes. Besides her writing, she was a highly regarded landscape architect and interior designer. She left America for France beginning in 1907 and stayed during World War 1. Even though a foreigner she remained and helped the refugees wherever she could. Ethan Frome is her most fam...
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    32,74 €

  • The Joy Of Living, Es Lebe Das Leben
    Hermann Sudermann / Edith Wharton
    ''The Joy of Living'' is a play in five acts written by Hermann Sudermann and first published in 1902. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a wealthy and successful businessman, Heinrich Kr�����ger. Despite his success, Heinrich is deeply unhappy and feels unfulfilled in his life. He longs for the joy of living and the freedom to pursue his ...
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    29,04 €

  • Xingu and Other Stories
    Edith Wharton / Henry Cadness
    This early works on Xingu and other stories is an absorbing collection of literature. Contents include; Xingu, Coming home, Autres temps, Kerfol, The long Run, The triumph of night, The choice and Bunner sisters.....Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these ...
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    33,83 €

  • The Children
    Edith Wharton
    A modern edition of Edith Wharton’s classic story of the adventures of neglected children. ...
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    76,48 €

  • Crucial Instances
    Edith Wharton
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    21,16 €

  • The Age of Innocence
    Edith Wharton
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    34,06 €

  • Crucial Instances
    Edith Wharton
    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. ...
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    23,28 €

  • Sanctuary
    Edith Wharton / Edmund Sharpe
    Kate Orme’s marriage to a rich and powerful bachelor is turned upside down when she learns of her partner’s guilty secret. Afraid that her child might inherit whatever caused her husband’s immorality, she tries to make sure her son knows right from wrong. Edith Wharton (January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was an American novelist, writer of short stories, and designer. She won ...
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    19,20 €

  • Summer - A Novel
    Edith Wharton / Edward Holyoke Farrington
    This vintage book contains Edith Wharton’s 1917 novel, 'Summer – A Novel'. It is one of only two works set in New England by Wharton, who was famous for portraying the higher strata of New York society. It deals with the sexual awakening of Charity Royall and her mistreatment at the hands of the father of her child. Another masterful piece of literature by this author, 'Summer ...
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    33,45 €

  • The Reef - A Novel
    Edith Wharton / Norna Labouchere
    'The Reef' is a novel by American writer Edith Wharton, first published in 1912. Set in Paris and rural France, the plot revolves around the romance of widow and her former lover. A gripping tale of jealousy and betrayal, 'The Reef' is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wharton’s fantastic work. Edith Wharton (January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was an American novelist...
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    43,04 €

  • Xingu
    Edith Wharton / Marion Harland
    Xingu’ is a short story about a woman’s luncheon club devised as a means of keeping its members up to date with the latest goings on in the world. After the glamorous novelist Osric Dane stuns the other women with her bored disposition and blunt questions, the conversation is left stale – that is, until the previously quiet Mrs. Roby mentions the topic of Xingu. Thought mad by ...
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    44,62 €

  • Edith Wharton’s Tales of Men and Ghosts
    Edith Wharton / Various
    This collection of chilling ghost stories delves into the human psyche, dissecting the character’s minds and revelling in both psychological and literal horror. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. From the Pulitzer Prize wi...
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    29,73 €

  • The Valley of Decision - A Novel
    Edith Wharton / John Charles Lewis Sparkes
    This antiquarian book contains Edith Wharton’s first serious novel, 'The Valley of Decision'. Within this text Wharton juxtaposes characters inspired by the anti-religious writings of Voltaire and Rousseau with the orthodox leaders of the day. As in many of Wharton’s writings, it becomes evident that violation of societal conventions comes at a great personal cost. This seminal...
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    42,15 €

  • The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and Other Stories
    Edith Wharton / John Meyrick
    This early work is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today, other stories include; The last asset, In trust, The pretext, The verdict, The pot boiler and The best man. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in ...
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    25,40 €

  • Illustrated Guide to the South Indian Railway, Including the Mayavaram-Mutupet, and Peralam-Karaikkal, Railways
    Edith Wharton / Various
    Originally published in 1900, this early works on The South Indian Railway is extensively illustrated throughout and will appeal greatly to any historian interested in the subject. Chapters include; General History, Races & People, Religions & Castes, Architecture, Description of the railway, Information for travellers, Tourist Routes, Itinerary and Sport. Many of the earliest ...
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    38,14 €

  • Italian Villas and Their Gardens
    Edith Wharton / H. L. Sidney Lear / HLSidney Lear
    This vintage book comprises a comprehensive guide to Italian villas and their gardens - written by Edith Wharton. This interesting and profusely illustrated guide will appeal to those with an interest in the beautiful villas of Italy, and it will be of special interest to fans and collectors of Wharton’s work. Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937) was a famous American writer and designe...
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    33,71 €

  • The Reef - A Novel
    Edith Wharton
    This early works on ’The Reef’ is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s 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. ...
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    32,86 €

  • Summer - A Novel
    Edith Wharton / Edward Holyoke Farrington
    This vintage book contains Edith Wharton’s 1917 novel, 'Summer – A Novel'. It is one of only two works set in New England by Wharton, who was famous for portraying the higher strata of New York society. It deals with the sexual awakening of Charity Royall and her mistreatment at the hands of the father of her child. Another masterful piece of literature by this author, 'Summer ...
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    23,28 €

  • Table Talk’s Illustrated Cook Book
    Edith Wharton / Various
    This early works was originally published by ’ Table Talk Publishing Co, publishers of Table Talk Magazine’ The American Authority upon Culinary Topics and fashions of the Table. Containing various recipes on Fish, Entrees, Meat, Vegetables, Soups, Salads and many more this book will appeal greatly to any one interested in cooking with much of the information still useful and p...
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    24,81 €

  • Edith Wharton’s Tales of Men and Ghosts
    Edith Wharton
    This collection of chilling ghost stories delves into the human psyche, dissecting the character’s minds and revelling in both psychological and literal horror. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. From the Pulitzer Prize wi...
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    21,86 €

  • Fighting France, from Dunkerque to Belfort
    Edith Wharton
    'Fighting France: From Dunkerque to Belfort' is a 1918 collection of articles written by American writer Edith Wharton. The articles are based on the time that she spent in France during the First World War, including her tips to the French areas on the Western Front. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in life during the Great War, and it is not to be missed by f...
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    31,53 €

  • The Touchstone
    Edith Wharton / Thomas Brassey
    This book contains Edith Wharton’s first novella and the second book she ever wrote, ’The Touchstone’. This narrative follows Stephen Glennard, a young man whose destitution leads him into a dubious money-making scheme which he embarks on so that he can afford to marry the woman he loves. After seeing an advertisement seeking any papers or correspondences related to a recently...
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    23,77 €

  • The Valley of Decision - A Novel
    Edith Wharton
    This antiquarian book contains Edith Wharton’s first serious novel, 'The Valley of Decision'. Within this text Wharton juxtaposes characters inspired by the anti-religious writings of Voltaire and Rousseau with the orthodox leaders of the day. As in many of Wharton’s writings, it becomes evident that violation of societal conventions comes at a great personal cost. This seminal...
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    38,89 €

  • The Descent of Man and Other Stories
    Edith Wharton
    'The Descent Of Man And Other Stories' was the third collection of short stories by Edith Wharton, first published in 1904. The tales deal with a variety of subjects including friendship, marriage, love and even ghosts. This volume is highly recommended for lovers of the short story form, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wharton’s seminal work. The stories i...
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    37,71 €

  • The Decoration of Houses
    Edith Wharton
    This classic works on The Decoration of Houses was originally published in 1897, With chapters including; The Historical Tradition - Rooms in general - Entrance and Vestibule and The school room & nurseries much of the information is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...
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    54,97 €

  • The Age of Innocence
    Edith Wharton
    'The Age of Innocence' is a novel by American writer Edith Wharton. Her twelfth novel, it was originally presented in 1920 as a serial in four parts in the magazine 'Pictorial Review'. In 1921, Wharton became the first woman to win Pulitzer Prize for Fiction after the book’s successful nomination. The story is set in upper-class New York City in the 1870s, during the Gilded Age...
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    59,06 €

  • The Glimpses of the Moon
    Edith Wharton
    'The Glimpses of the Moon' is a novel by Edith Wharton, first published n 1922. It revolves around couple who enjoy a life of privilege but become increasingly consumed by reckless ambition. 'The Glimpses of the Moon' was made into a film in 1923. Edith Wharton (January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was an American novelist, writer of short stories, and designer. She won the Puli...
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    36,60 €

  • The Custom of the Country
    Edith Wharton
    'The Custom of the Country' is a novel by Edith Wharton, first published in 1913. It is the tale of a country girl called Undine Spragg and her attempt to climb the ladder of New York City society. An entertaining and authentic look at American high society, 'The Custom of the Country' will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Edith Wharton...
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    48,02 €


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