In Morocco by Edith Wharton, History, Travel, Africa, Essays & Travelogues
(Author) Edith WhartonEdith Wharton visited Morocco in 1917 upon an official invitation from General Lyautey, resident general of French Morocco. Wharton spent three weeks traveling across what she called "a land of perpetual contradictions." Visiting Morocco, said Wharton, was "like turning the pages of some illuminated Persian manuscript all embroidered with bright shapes and subtle lines." Her encounter with exotic Morocco resulted in the publication of In Morocco in 1920. Wharton considered her book to be Morocco's first travel guide.
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton was an American novelist known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Age of Innocence." Her literary style was characterized by her detailed depiction of high society and exploration of societal norms. Wharton's contributions to literature include her insightful critiques of the upper class and exploration of human emotions.
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