The House of Mirth - Wikipedia
WEBThe House of Mirth is a 1905 novel by Edith Wharton about Lily Bart, a well-born but impoverished woman in New York society. The novel explores Lily's social descent, the moral corruption of the upper class, and the themes of beauty, money, and mirth.
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton - Goodreads
WEBFirst 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.
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WEBJun 1, 1995 · The Project Gutenberg eBook of The house of Mirth, by Edith Wharton This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
The House of Mirth: Full Book Summary - SparkNotes
WEBA synopsis of Edith Wharton's novel about Lily Bart, a young woman who struggles to find a wealthy husband and avoid debt in New York society. Learn about her gambling addiction, her affair with Trenor, her expulsion from society, and her tragic death.
The House of Mirth (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century)
WEBA black comedy of manners about vast wealth and a woman who can define herself only through the perceptions of others. The beautiful Lily Bart lives among the nouveaux riches of New York City – people whose millions were made in railroads, shipping, land speculation and banking.
The House of Mirth Study Guide | Literature Guide - LitCharts
WEBA comprehensive literature guide to Edith Wharton's novel The House of Mirth, covering plot, themes, characters, symbols, and more. Learn about the historical and literary context, the novel of manners genre, and the author's life and works.
The House of Mirth: Study Guide - SparkNotes
WEBLearn about Edith Wharton's 1905 novel The House of Mirth, a tragic depiction of the Gilded Age New York society and the fate of Lily Bart, an unmarried socialite. Find the full text, summary, character analysis, and quotes from the novel.
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton | Project Gutenberg
WEBJun 1, 1995 · A free eBook of Wharton's classic novel about the social and moral dilemmas of a young woman in New York. Choose from various formats and download or read online.
The House of Mirth - Edith Wharton - Google Books
WEBSep 12, 2005 · A classic American novel about the downfall of a New York socialite, Lily Bart, who refuses to compromise in her search for a husband. The book includes a critical...
The House of Mirth - Edith Wharton - Google Books
WEBA black comedy of manners about vast wealth and a woman who can define herself only through the perceptions of others. The beautiful Lily Bart lives among the nouveaux riches of New York City – people whose millions were made in railroads, shipping, land speculation and banking. In this morally and aesthetically bankrupt world, Lily, age twenty-nine, seeks a husband who can satisfy her ...