Description
Edith Wharton's "The Custom of the Country" is a sharp and often scathing satire of American society at the turn of the 20th century. The novel follows the ambitious and relentlessly materialistic Undine Spragg as she navigates the treacherous social landscape of New York and Europe. Driven by an insatiable desire for wealth and status, Undine schemes and manipulates her way through marriages and relationships, leaving a trail of broken hearts and ruined reputations in her wake. Wharton masterfully dissects themes of greed, social climbing, and the corrosive influence of money, offering a timeless commentary on the pursuit of the American Dream.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Nov 15, 2022
400 pages
ISBN: 9780143137214
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Details
First Published
1913
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton.