The Custom of the Country
| Author | Edith Wharton |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel, satire, comedy of manners |
Publication date | October 21, 1913 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Preceded by | The Reef |
| Followed by | Summer |
The Custom of the Country is a 1913 tragicomedy of manners novel by the American author Edith Wharton. It is a sharp and biting satire about consumerism that tells the story of Undine Spragg, a Midwestern young woman who attempts to ascend the social ladder through ruthlessness, seduction, vanity, and manipulation in early 20th century New York City society.