The House of Mirth
Edith Wharton
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Like most Wharton novels, The House of Mirth examines the conflict between rigid social expectation and personal desire. Lily Bart is adept at playing society's games, which expect her to achieve an advantageous marriage. Yet, torn between her desire for luxurious living and a relationship based on mutual respect and love, she manages to sabotage all her possible chances for a wealthy marriage.
Like most Wharton novels, The House of Mirth examines the conflict between rigid social expectation and personal desire. Lily Bart is adept at playing society's games, which expect her to achieve an advantageous marriage. Yet, torn between her desire for luxurious living and a relationship based ...
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Edith Wharton: The Master Chronicler of the Gilded AgeEdith Wharton (1862–1937) was a groundbreaking American novelist, short story writer, and designer, universally celebrated for her biting social satire and profound psychological insight. Born into the highest echelons of New York’s aristocratic society, Wharton used her privileged, insider perspective to peel back the glittering curtain of the Gilded Age, exposing the ruthless ambition, rigid morals, and tragic sacrifices of the elite.A true pioneer in classic literature, she made history in 1921 by becoming the first woman ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Today, her razor-sharp wit and elegant prose continue to captivate modern audiences, making her timeless works a must-have for your ebook or audiobook library.Why explore the works of Edith Wharton?🏆 Award-Winning Masterpieces: She is the brilliant mind behind definitive American classics like The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, and the hauntingly tragic Ethan Frome.👗 High-Society Drama: No author captures the opulent yet suffocating world of 19th and early 20th-century high society quite like Wharton.✊ Fierce and Complex Heroines: Her stories frequently center on independent, complex women navigating the restrictive social expectations of their time.🎧 Captivating Audio Experiences: Wharton’s dramatic tension, witty dialogue, and rich descriptions translate beautifully into highly immersive audiobooks.Step into a world of grand ballrooms, scandalous secrets, and timeless romance. Explore the catalog today and discover why Edith Wharton remains one of the greatest literary voices of her generation!
Edith Wharton: The Master Chronicler of the Gilded AgeEdith Wharton (1862–1937) was a groundbreaking American novelist, short story writer, and designer, universally celebrated for her biting social satire and profound psychological insight. Born into the highest echelons of New York’s aristocrat...
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