Old New York (Paperback)

by Edith Wharton (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Scribner (Mar 1 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0020383142
ISBN-13: 978-0020383147
Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 327 g

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From Publishers Weekly

First published in 1924, Wharton's collection of four short novels reveals the customs and social orders of mid-19th-century New York.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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This is another in the new Scribner Paperback Fiction line of classics (see Classic Returns, LJ 3/1/95). This 1924 volume contains Wharton's novellas False Dawn, The Old Maid, The Spark, and New Year's Day, which portray New York from the 1840s to 1870s.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Wharton Collection, Jan 10 2003

By	Westley (Stuck in my head) - See all my reviews

This collection of 4 novellas is not one of Edith Wharton's best or best known books; however, OLD NEW YORK is a wonderful and varied good read. The best known of these stories is probably the OLD MAID, which was made into a 1939 movie starring Bette Davis. It chronicles the complex relationsip between cousins who join together to hide the origins of an orphan. I also really enjoyed NEW YEAR'S DAY, which tells of a young adulturous woman and the ramificantions her actions have on her entire life. The story reminded me a bit of THE AGE OF INNOCENCE in its heroine's sacrificing her life for the sake of appearances. THE SPARK is also terrific, but a bit stagey. It tells of a young man's fascination with an older successful man who is seen as a bit silly by others. Unfortunately, the book jacket (included on this site also) gives away a bit too much. The other story, FALSE DAWN, I found to be too predictable, and the writing was rather stilted. FALSE DAWN is the first story in this collection; if you find yourself not enjoying this story, stick with the book...it gets better!

Overall, this collection is likely to please fans of Edith Wharton and people who enjoy American literature from the early 20th century. Wharton is an superb author of the finest caliber, and I look forward to reading more of her books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The story-telling talents of Edith Warthon!, Aug 30 2000

By	CoffeeGurl (MA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

There is no doubt about it. Edith Warthon -- the stunning creator of amazing novels like The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth -- had outdone herself with Old New York. The four novellas in Old New York have similar themes: infidelity, jealousy and the always intriguing class system. I love all the stories, but I particularly like "New Year's Day," which focuses on an adulterous woman. I marvel at the fact that this story had probably caused some controversy in those times. I also enjoyed "False Down" and "The Old Maid." I know that this particular book is not as popular as -- oh, I don't know -- The Age of Innocence, but the timeless quality in the stories is definitely memorable. If you haven't given this wonderful book a whirl, please do!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Four great stories from Edith Wharton, Feb 29 2000

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This review is from: Old New York: Four Novellas (Paperback)

Anyone that likes Edith Wharton should read these novellas. I like her full length stories better (ie. The Age of Innocence, Custom of the County, The Buccaneers) so, I gave this book four stars because the characters aren't as developed as I would like them to be.

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I have just finished reading the four exquisite novellas in this set by Edith Wharton and, after drying the tears, I am ready to say that I was inthe company of genius. Read more

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