Wagner-Martin (English and comparative literature, U. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) examines the historical and social influences of Wharton's time, devotes one chapter to each of the principal characters, and finally considers the novel from several literary as a "novel of manners," as a "traditional" novel, and as a "modern" novel. Paper edition (unseen), $13.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
