The Dilettante - By Edith Wharton

Takes a look at the 'life of manners' characteristic of the upper class at the turn of the century contrasted with life based upon more genuine emotions. Shows how events suggest man's exploitation of woman in pursuit of his own happiness. Based on the short story The Dilettante by Edith Wharton. , Takes a look at the 'life of manners' characteristic of the upper class at the turn of the century contrasted with life based upon more genuine emotions. Shows how events suggest man's exploitation of woman in pursuit of his own happiness. Based on the short story The Dilettante by Edith Wharton. , Takes a look at the 'life of manners' characteristic of the upper class at the turn of the century contrasted with life based upon more genuine emotions. Shows how events suggest man's exploitation of woman in pursuit of his own happiness. Based on the short story The Dilettante by Edith Wharton. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.