The House Of Mirth by Edith Wharton
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.
To my mind, her greatest novel.. beautifully written ... never jaded or perfunctory. The humour sedately delirious. Above all, it is a passionate book * NINA BAWDEN *
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was one of America's greatest novelists.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781853811005 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853811009 |
| Title | The House Of Mirth |
| Author | Edith Wharton |
| Series | Virago Modern Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 1998-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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