
Wagner-Martin (English and comparative literature, U. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) examines the historical and social influences of Wharton's time, devotes one chapter to each of the principal characters, and finally considers the novel from several literary perspectives: as a "novel of manners," as a "traditional" novel, and as a "modern" novel. Paper edition (unseen), $13.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Born 1936
American literary scholar (1936-)
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