The Descent of Man and Other Stories by Edith Wharton (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Descent of Man and Other Stories by Edith Wharton When Professor Linyard came back from his holiday in the Maine woods the air of rejuvenation he brought with him was due less to the influences of the climate than to the companionship he had enjoyed on his travels. To Mrs. Linyards observant eye he had appeared to set out alone; but an invisible traveller had in fact accompanied him, and if his heart beat high it was simply at the pitch of his adventure: for the Professor had eloped with an idea. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Americas most famous woman of letters, and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton was born into one of the last "leisured class" families in New York City, as she put it, in 1862. Educated privately, she was married to Edward Wharton in 1885, and for the next few years they spent their time in the high society of Newport, Rhode Island, then Lenox, Massachusetts, and Europe. It was in Europe that Wharton first met Henry James, who was to have a profound and lasting influence on her life and work. Whartons first published book was a work of nonfiction in collaboration with Og Details ISBN1512192619 Author Edith Wharton Short Title DESCENT OF MAN & OTHER STORIES Pages 114 Language English ISBN-10 1512192619 ISBN-13 9781512192612 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence FR Birth 1862 Death 1937 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-05-13 Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95920563;

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