Research Catalog

Edith Wharton's old New York society / Maryann Zihala.

Title
Edith Wharton's old New York society / Maryann Zihala.
Author
Zihala, Maryann.
Publication
Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, c2002.

Items in the Library & Off-site

Filter by

1 Item

StatusFormatAccessCall NumberItem Location
Request for On-site UseRequest Scan
How do I pick up this item and when will it be ready?
TextRequest in advance PS3545.H16 Z995 2002Off-site

Holdings

Details

Description
118 p.; 22 cm.
Summary
Divided into five thematic chapters that include "history and tradition," wealth and status," and "social awareness," this small volume is filled mainly with lengthy (some are entire chapters) excerpts from Wharton's oeuvre. Zihala, who has a master's degree in international relations and is working on a law degree, teaches history and political science at two community colleges in Missouri. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Subject
  • Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 > Knowledge > New York (N.Y.)
  • Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 > Political and social views
  • Social classes > New York
  • Upper class > New York
  • Social classes in literature
  • Upper class in literature
  • New York (N.Y.) > In literature
Note
  • Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Glancing Backward -- History and Tradition -- Wealth and Status -- Social Awareness -- Changing Attitudes.
ISBN
0761823247 (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2002020415
OCLC
  • 49719106
  • SCSB-12115589
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library