| The Valley of Decision Contributor(s): Wharton, Edith (Author) |
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ISBN: 1605971723 ISBN-13: 9781605971728 Publisher: Book Jungle OUR PRICE: $24.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 Annotation: Wharton's first full-length novel is set in 18th-century Italy. Here Wharton pits folks inspired by the anti-religious thoughts of Rousseau and Voltaire against the orthodox leaders of the day. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | African American - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (1.41 lbs) 372 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Wharton's first novel is set in late 18th century Italy. Valsecca inherits a dukedom at a young age. During the French Revolution he had allied himself with the forces of social reform. Now he must face the tradition of feudalism, which comes with his social class. He struggles with these conflicting loyalties. |