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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 11 MIN

042 - Chapter 42

from Custom of the Country · host Edith Wharton

Edith Whartons 1913 novel presents a sharp critique of American ambition and social climbing, following the relentless Undine Spragg on her quest for wealth and status. From the fictional Apex City in the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York and the glamour of Paris, Undines journey is marked by her determination to secure her place in high society, even if it means navigating the complexities of multiple marriages and divorces. - Summary by Elizabeth Klett

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Edith Whartons 1913 novel presents a sharp critique of American ambition and social climbing, following the relentless Undine Spragg on her quest for wealth and status. From the fictional Apex City in the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York...

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