“In our hurried world too little value is attached to the part of the connoisseur and dilettante.”
Book:A Backward Glance
Quote by Edith Wharton
Work
A Backward Glance
This book is a personal narrative that delves into the author's past, providing insights into their life journey and the events that shaped their perspective. more
Author
Edith Wharton
American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more
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