The Marne [Hardcover]

Edith Wharton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1918

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 138 pages
• Publisher: D. Appleton and Company; First Edition edition (1918)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00085608S
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,369,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Wharton's best work...,, July 18, 2001

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cyberpiglet "cyberpiglet" (Coudersport, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Marne (Library Binding)

but not as bad as the other reviewer would have you believe. This slight novella offers a glimpse of World War I through the eyes of a passionately pro-French young American. The character's take on the war is hardly suprising as it is simply a reflection of the author's own feelings, but it allows an interesting view of American involvment in the great war prior to the formal declaration.

Although it is not among Wharton's best work (it's not even her best work of fiction on the war - A Son At the Front is superior), her fans will find it worth reading (if they can find it) as a literary curiosity, if for no other reason.

0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I've seen better looking Cow Pies, April 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Marne (Library Binding)

My God, what was this stupid woman thinking? Sweet mother of jesus this is some awful writing. For the love of God DONT read this book if you value your life or sanity. This book isnt worth the paper it's written on. If you're going to read this "literary masterpiece" at least prepare a strong rope tied in a noose, and a sturdy headbeam. That is all.