A Feast of Words
Narrated by Anna Fields
- Released
- May 13, 2009
- Length
- 19 hrs 30 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
This critical biography delves into the intriguing transformation of a wealthy New York socialite into a prominent American novelist, providing a perceptive introduction to Edith Wharton's life and works. The new edition features two additional chapters, examining Lily Bart's portrayal of women in 19th-century theater and Wharton's personal journey from the starkness of Ethan Frome to the lyrical warmth of Summer. Ideal for fans of Wharton's novels and their film adaptations, this engaging biography is a must-listen.
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