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The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth
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The House of Mirth

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"The House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton is a gripping novel that follows the tragic fate of Lily Bart, a beautiful and intelligent socialite in early 20th-century New York. Struggling to maintain her privileged lifestyle, Lily becomes entangled in a web of societal expectations, wealth, and secrets. Her pursuit of a wealthy husband leads to a series of missed opportunities and compromising situations, resulting in her gradual social downfall. As she faces moral dilemmas and the consequences of her choices, Wharton skillfully dissects the upper-class society's hypocrisy and materialism. "The House of Mirth" is a powerful commentary on the limitations placed on women during the Gilded Age and a timeless exploration of the human desire for status and acceptance.
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Release dateSep 15, 2012
ISBN9781909438811
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Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist—the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for her novel The Age of Innocence in 1921—as well as a short story writer, playwright, designer, reporter, and poet. Her other works include Ethan Frome, The House of Mirth, and Roman Fever and Other Stories. Born into one of New York’s elite families, she drew upon her knowledge of upper-class aristocracy to realistically portray the lives and morals of the Gilded Age.

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