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June 1, 2026Edith Wharton Review

Edith Wharton Society Panel: Idea and Institution, Chaired by Justine S. Murison, and Additional Relevant Papers, at the Society for the Study of American Women Writers Conference, Philadelphia, 6–9 November 2025

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EYElizabeth Youngman

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Overview

Randomized trial explores Wharton's views on higher education and institutions, indicating relevance today.

Key Points

  • The research examines Edith Wharton's perspectives on institutionalization and higher education as reflected in her literary works.
  • Presented papers at the Society for the Study of American Women Writers conference
  • Focused on Wharton’s critiques of institutional education in her novels
  • Analyzed connections between Wharton's ideas and contemporary issues in education
  • Wharton critiques higher education, advocating for informal learning outside institutional frameworks
  • Her literary ambivalence reflects the socio-political context of her time
  • Current discussions resonate with contemporary challenges in education and representation of women’s history

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Elizabeth Youngman (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d21e502fbce9130637bf2https://doi.org/10.5325/editwharrevi.42.1.0128
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