Edith Wharton at Suite101

Posted by Melissa Howard May 20, 2009

Edith Wharton is one of a group of female writers whose works revolve around social conventions and who uses irony for humor and criticism in her writing about society.

There is a growing collection of articles at Suite101 for those interested in studying and learning more about her work.

Character Summaries from Wharton's Novels

• Character Analysis of Newland Archer
• Main Characters in The Age of Innocence: The Love Triangle
• Central Characters in The Age of Innocence: Relatives of Newland Archer
• Minor Characters in The Age of Innocence

Review of Film Adaptations

• Age of Innocence From Book to Movie

General Essays

• The Age of Innocence as a Bildungsroman