The Custom of the Country

The story of Undine Spragg, a beautiful, spoilt young woman of nouveau riche parents, The Custom of the Country is both a superb novel of social ambition and a captivating depiction of American society. The Spraggs may strive to find a suitable match for Undine in the upper echelons of society, but custom inevitably imposes seine rules of its own. This clear and accessible study guide includes: * Critical introduction * Chapter-by-chapter notes and commentary * Outline of the plot and time-frame * Character analyses * Chronology and biography of Edith Wharton * Critical viewpoints on the novel * Stimulating ideas for discussion and essays