Edith Wharton, a master of 20th Century American fiction, invites readers into the poignant family drama of 'The Children.' This compelling novel meticulously explores the intricate lives of Americans in Europe, as a bachelor finds his solitary existence transformed by an unexpected connection to a complex stepfamily. Wharton's keen eye for social dynamics illuminates the challenges faced by middle-aged men and the enduring impact of divorce on the lives of stepchildren and their families. The narrative delves deep into ...
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Edith Wharton, a master of 20th Century American fiction, invites readers into the poignant family drama of 'The Children.' This compelling novel meticulously explores the intricate lives of Americans in Europe, as a bachelor finds his solitary existence transformed by an unexpected connection to a complex stepfamily. Wharton's keen eye for social dynamics illuminates the challenges faced by middle-aged men and the enduring impact of divorce on the lives of stepchildren and their families. The narrative delves deep into themes of responsibility, loyalty, and the often-unconventional bonds that form amidst the shifting landscapes of personal relationships. Through the lens of a family shaped by multiple divorces, Wharton crafts a powerful story about navigating complicated affections and the profound search for stability. 'The Children' is a timeless work that resonates with universal truths about family life. It showcases Wharton's characteristic insight into the human condition, offering a rich and nuanced portrayal of characters grappling with their pasts and striving for a sense of belonging. This enduring piece of literary fiction remains a significant exploration of the complexities inherent in all families. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Children (Virago Modern Classics) to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Virago Press Ltd.
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Add this copy of The Children (Virago Modern Classics) to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Virago Press Ltd.
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Add this copy of The Children (Virago Modern Classics) to cart. $5.39, good condition, Sold by SELL BOOKS LTD rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2016 by Virago.
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Add this copy of The Children to cart. $13.75, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1928 by D. Appleton and Company.
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) 1928 1st US edition, 1st issue with (1) on final page and 'motors' misspelt on p.135 ('moters'); binding a little loose with hinges neatly mended; black cloth with yellow lettering and decoration to front and spine; corners worn; a few tiny spots to front panel; spine slightly discoloured. page fore-edges slightly browned. Internally, faint evidence of removed stickers to pack free endpaper and paste-down; otherwise, a good, clean copy.
Add this copy of The Children to cart. $15.10, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Virago.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0860684954.
Add this copy of The Children to cart. $16.17, good condition, Sold by SELL BOOKS LTD rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Collier Paperbacks, U. S.
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Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books-these should be considered reading copies. Our books ar.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Children to cart. $18.31, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Scribner Book Company.
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