Wharton, Edith
The House of Mirth (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840224191
- author:
- Wharton, Edith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The House of Mirth is a novel by Edith Wharton that tells the story of Lily Bart, a young woman struggling to find a balance between love and financial security in early 20th-century New York. Lily's situation is precarious, and she is vulnerable to the kind of gossip and slander that can damage her reputation.
Wharton's novel provides a nuanced portrayal of a society in transition, where the old social norms and values are giving way to a more individualistic and often exploitative culture. Through Lily's story, Wharton explores the complexities of social class, morality, and personal identity in a rapidly changing world.
Published in 1905, The House of Mirth was an instant success and remains one of Edith Wharton's most accomplished and thought-provoking works of social satire.
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