The Custom of the Country (Edith Wharton)

"The Custom of the Country, a novel by Edith Wharton, was first published in 1913. This work delves into the complexities of social climbing, ambition, and relationships in early 20th-century New York City. Here are the key details about this captivating novel: Setting: The story unfolds in New York City during the Gilded Age.

Autor:: Edith Wharton
Sprecher:: Miles Turner, Avery Robinson
Inhalt:: Ungekürzt (Kapitelliste)
Länge:: 14:10 h
Format:: Mp3 Download (441 MB)
Sprache:: Englisch
Verlag:: Manifold Media LLC (2025)
Genres:: Fantasy, Klassiker
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01 - Intro	0:06	1 MB
02 - Chapter 1	22:20	11 MB
03 - Chapter 2	20:26	10 MB
04 - Chapter 3	12:16	6 MB
05 - Chapter 4	29:02	15 MB
06 - Chapter 5	21:29	11 MB
07 - Chapter 6	14:54	7 MB
08 - Chapter 7	18:02	9 MB
09 - Chapter 8	15:28	7 MB
10 - Chapter 9	17:31	8 MB
11 - Chapter 10	25:27	13 MB
12 - Chapter 11	24:27	12 MB
13 - Chapter 12	25:57	13 MB
14 - Chapter 13	21:00	10 MB
15 - Chapter 14	24:37	12 MB
16 - Chapter 15	26:11	13 MB
17 - Chapter 16	20:27	10 MB
18 - Chapter 17	18:37	9 MB
19 - Chapter 18	34:54	18 MB
20 - Chapter 19	13:27	7 MB
21 - Chapter 20	29:39	15 MB
22 - Chapter 21	31:22	16 MB
23 - Chapter 22	14:30	7 MB
24 - Chapter 23	12:51	6 MB
25 - Chapter 24	23:17	11 MB
26 - Chapter 25	12:05	6 MB
27 - Chapter 26	20:39	10 MB
28 - Chapter 27	12:55	6 MB
29 - Chapter 28	10:59	5 MB
30 - Chapter 29	16:16	8 MB
31 - Chapter 30	12:16	6 MB
32 - Chapter 31	14:00	7 MB
33 - Chapter 32	13:36	7 MB
34 - Chapter 33	9:39	5 MB
35 - Chapter 34	10:20	5 MB
36 - Chapter 35	20:50	10 MB
37 - Chapter 36	8:09	4 MB
38 - Chapter 37	17:36	9 MB
39 - Chapter 38	20:18	10 MB
40 - Chapter 39	18:04	9 MB
41 - Chapter 40	15:55	8 MB
42 - Chapter 41	15:42	8 MB
43 - Chapter 42	11:39	6 MB
44 - Chapter 43	13:54	7 MB
45 - Chapter 44	15:40	8 MB
46 - Chapter 45	13:52	6 MB
47 - Chapter 46	26:53	14 MB
48 - Outro	0:05	1 MB

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Zusammenfassung

Here are the key details about this captivating novel:

Setting:

The story unfolds in New York City during the Gilded Age.

The glittering world of high society serves as the backdrop for the characters' ambitions and desires.

Plot Summary:

The novel follows the journey of Undine Spragg, a beautiful and ambitious Midwestern girl.

Undine arrives in New York City with her family, seeking advantageous marriages and social ascension.

Her beauty attracts attention, but breaking into the circles of old-money elites proves challenging.

Undine's relationships with several men offer glimpses into their worlds, including Ralph Marvell, who comes from an old-money family.

Despite financial constraints, Ralph is drawn to Undine and marries her.

Their honeymoon in Europe reveals cracks in their relationship, exacerbated by Undine's extravagance and Ralph's limited funds.

As their marriage deteriorates, Undine's pursuit of social status continues, leading to further complications.

The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the clash between old and new money.

Legacy and Themes:

The Custom of the Country remains relevant today, as it dissects the human desire for upward mobility and the sacrifices made for social acceptance.

Edith Wharton's keen observations and sharp critique of society resonate with readers across generations.

Whether you're drawn to tales of ambition, love, or the intricacies of social dynamics, The Custom of the Country offers a compelling exploration of human nature and the pursuit of happiness."

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