Calling All Edith Wharton Fans
The library is the fortunate recipient of two new books by and about Edith Wharton. There is an outstanding biography of this towering figure of American literature penned by Hermione Lee. She not only gives us a beautiful portrait of the writings but also stresses Wharton's talents as an architect and designer of gardens. We have also received a beautiful reissue of Wharton's guide to her architectural theories entitled The Decoration of Houses. She was a woman of many talents.
Plan to make an excursion to Edith's estate, The Mount, in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Beware of monotony; it's the mother of all the deadly sins. - Edith Wharton