Edith Wharton

Italian Backgrounds (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Italy's Rich Cultural Tapestry Through Wharton's Observant Essays

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In her evocative work, "Italian Backgrounds," Edith Wharton deftly weaves a tapestry of her travels through Italy, revealing the profound impact of the landscape and its cultural heritage on her sensibilities. Written in a lyrical yet incisive style, this collection of essays showcases Wharton's mastery of observation, coupled with her keen analytical insight into Italian society, art, and architecture during the early 20th century. Interspersed with personal anecdotes, Wharton offers a nuanced commentary on the juxtaposition of traditional Italian life against a backdrop of modernization, thus enriching the reader's understanding of a rapidly evolving world. Edith Wharton, a trailblazer in American literature, often drew inspiration from her own experiences navigating the complexities of class, culture, and gender. A frequent traveler to Italy, her affinity for the country's rich artistic traditions and striking landscapes is palpable in this work. Wharton's own background as a member of New York's elite society influenced her perspective, allowing her to approach the Italian milieu with both admiration and critical scrutiny, often reflecting on her own heritage in the process. "Italian Backgrounds" is a must-read for those interested in the intersection of travel writing and cultural critique. Wharton's eloquent prose invites readers to explore Italy not just as a destination, but as a living, breathing entity filled with histories and stories waiting to be unveiled. This work will resonate with enthusiasts of literary travelogues and anyone seeking to appreciate the complexities of Italian identity as seen through the eyes of one of America's foremost writers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1296
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664633811
• Artikelnr.: 58434866

Autorenporträt

Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937) was an American designer and novelist. Born in an era when the highest ambition a woman could aspire to was a good marriage, Wharton went on to become one of America's most celebrated authors. During her career, she wrote over 40 books, using her wealthy upbringing to bring authenticity and detail to stories about the upper classes and she went on to become the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature, for her novel 'The Age of Innocence'. She moved to France in 1923, where she continued to write until her death.Her works have been adapted to the screen countless times. The most recent examples are Martin Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence' (1993) starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder and Terence Davies' 'The House of Mirth' (2000) starring Gillian Anderson and Eric Stoltz.