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Can I read A Son at the Front on EtoBox?
A Son at the Front by Edith Wharton is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is A Son at the Front about?
Set in Paris during the First World War, this 1923 novel focuses on the life of American painter John Campton. Opening on the auspicious date July 30, 1914, the novel portrays Europe on the brink of the Great War. John Campton, however, is absorbed in his plans to go on holiday with his son George, whom he loves deeply. However, with George being called up for military duty, the trip has to be cancelled. The novel paints a detailed panorama of life behind the front lines during the First World War.
Who reads A Son at the Front?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Edith Wharton
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780875805689
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Rating
- 3.46 / 5 (128 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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