Custom of the Country

Edith Wharton's satiric anatomy of American society in the first decade of the twentieth century both appalled and fascinated its first reviewers. It follows the career of Undine Spragg, as she pursues her schemes and social ambitions in a world of shifting values, where triumph is swiftly followed by disillusion.

Anatomia satirica a societatii americane a lui Edith Wharton in primul deceniu al secolului al XX-lea a ingrozit si i-a fascinat pe primii ei recenzenti. Urmeaza cariera lui Undine Spragg, in timp ce ea isi urmareste schemele si ambitiile sociale intr-o lume a valorilor schimbatoare, unde triumful este urmat rapid de deziluzie.