About “The Custom of the Country”
The novel follows the career of Undine Spragg, recently arrived in New York from the Midwest, who is determined to conquer high society. Glamorous, selfish, mercenary, and manipulative, Undine uses her striking beauty, tenacity, and her father's money to pursue advantageous marriages in a world of shifting values, where triumph is swiftly followed by disillusion.
Book details
- Published
- 1913
- Latest edition
- 1913 · ISBN 9780684146553
- ISBN
- 9780684146553
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Custom of the Country?
The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton has 608 pages.
