Description
Edith Wharton's masterpiece, The House of Mirth, offers a searing indictment of New York's Gilded Age society through the tragic story of Lily Bart. A woman of beauty and social grace, Lily finds herself trapped between the expectations of her class and her own desires for independence and love. As her financial situation deteriorates, she navigates a treacherous social landscape, making choices that lead her further from her aspirations. Wharton's sharp wit and keen observation expose the moral compromises and superficiality that defined an era, creating a timeless exploration of ambition, societal pressure, and the devastating consequences of a life lived in pursuit of unattainable ideals.
Available Editions
paperback
Virago Press
Published Jan 1, 2006
351 pages
ISBN: 9781844082933
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Details
First Published
1905
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton.