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The Custom of the Country


A Literary Fiction Novel

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Edith Wharton's "The Custom of the Country" unfolds a scintillating tale of social ambition and the consequences of unbridled desire in turn-of-the-century New York.

Protagonist Undine Spragg is a captivating and ambitious beauty, navigating the intricate social hierarchy with ruthless determination. As she ascends the societal ladder, Undine's relentless pursuit of status and luxury leads to a series of captivating and tragic events.

Wharton's incisive critique of the Gilded Age and her portrayal of Undine's relentless pursuit of wealth and status make "The Custom of the Country" a compelling exploration of human folly and societal expectations.

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