The House of Mirth

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.

Author: Edith Wharton
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: 03/27/2010
Pages: 370
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d
ISBN13: 9781604598544
ISBN10: 1604598549
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Romance | General

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