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Book Description |
| A Son at the Front* by Edith Wharton is a poignant novel set during World War I, focusing on the emotional and psychological toll of war on those left behind. The story follows John Campton, an American painter living in Paris, whose estranged son, George, is drafted into the French army. As John struggles with the realities of war and his own regrets as a father, he is forced to confront the true cost of duty, sacrifice, and patriotism. Wharton’s deeply personal and evocative narrative offers a rare civilian perspective on the devastation of war, making this novel a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the human spirit. |
About Author |
| Edith Wharton |
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Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, best known for her keen observations of high society and her exploration of themes like class, morality, and the constraints of social conventions. Born into a wealthy New York family, she was well-acquainted with the upper-class society she often depicted in her works. Wharton published over 40 books in her lifetime, including The House of Mirth (1905), Ethan Frome (1911), and The Age of Innocence (1920), the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize, making her the first woman to receive the award. Her writing often critiqued the rigid structures of the elite and the limitations placed on women in society. Beyond literature, Wharton was also a skilled interior designer and travel writer. During World War I, she lived in France and was deeply involved in humanitarian efforts. She remained in France until her death in 1937. Her legacy endures as one of the most important voices in American literature. |
