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The House of Mirth

by Edith Wharton
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Money, Marriage, and Morality in New York

The House of Mirth offers a scathing critique of upper-class society in turn-of-the-century New York. Through the story of Lily Bart, readers are introduced to a world where status and wealth are paramount, and where women are valued primarily for their beauty and ability to secure a lucrative marriage. Wharton's prose is elegant and insightful, painting a vivid picture of a society in flux. This book would appeal to readers who enjoy classic literature and social commentary.

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The House of Mirth

by Edith Wharton
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ISBN: 9781840224191
Authors: Edith Wharton
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 97090 readers)

Description

First published in 1905, The House of Mirth shocked the New York society it so deftly chronicles, portraying the moral, social and economic restraints on a woman who dared to claim the privileges of marriage without assuming the responsibilities. Lily Bart, beautiful, witty and sophisticated, is accepted by 'old money' and courted by the growing tribe of nouveaux riches. But as she nears thirty, her foothold becomes precarious; a poor girl with expensive tastes, she needs a husband to preserve her social standing, and to maintain her in the luxury she has come to expect. Whilst many have sought her, something—fastidiousness or integrity—prevents her from making a 'suitable' match.
 

Money, Marriage, and Morality in New York

The House of Mirth offers a scathing critique of upper-class society in turn-of-the-century New York. Through the story of Lily Bart, readers are introduced to a world where status and wealth are paramount, and where women are valued primarily for their beauty and ability to secure a lucrative marriage. Wharton's prose is elegant and insightful, painting a vivid picture of a society in flux. This book would appeal to readers who enjoy classic literature and social commentary.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.