House Of Mirth (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169318939)

House of Mirth is a novel written by Edith Wharton and published in 1905. The story is set in New York City during the Gilded Age and follows the life of Lily Bart, a beautiful and charming socialite who is struggling to maintain her status among the wealthy elite. Lily is constantly in search of a wealthy husband who can provide her with the financial stability she needs to maintain her lavish lifestyle. However, her flirtatious and manipulative behavior often leads to scandal and ruins her chances of securing a suitable match. As Lily's financial situation worsens, she becomes increasingly desperate and begins to make questionable choices in order to maintain her social standing. She becomes involved with a married man and takes part in a risky business deal that ultimately leads to her downfall.Throughout the novel, Wharton explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the corrupting influence of wealth. The House of Mirth is a powerful critique of the society in which it is set, and a poignant portrayal of a woman struggling to find her place in a world that values wealth and status above all else.An impulse of curiosity made him turn out of his direct line to the door, and stroll past her. He knew that if she did not wish to be seen she would contrive to elude him; and it amused him to think of putting her skill to the test.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edith Wharton
ISBN-10: 1169318932
ISBN-13: 9781169318939
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.7
Point Value: 26
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 50682 / House of Mirth