The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories

by Edith Wharton

Overview

The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories:
I The Hermit and the Wild Woman
II The Last Asset
III In Trust
IV The Pretext
V The Verdict
VI The Pot-Boiler
VII The Best Man

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012795052
Publisher:	Robin Michell
Publication date:	07/20/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	147 KB

About the Author

Born into a prosperous New York family, Edith Wharton (1862-1937) wrote more than 15 novels, including The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome, and other esteemed books. She was distinguished for her work in the First World War and was the first woman to receive a Doctorate of Letters from Yale University. She died in France at the age of 75.

Date of Birth:

January 24, 1862

Date of Death:

August 11, 1937

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, France

Education:

Educated privately in New York and Europe