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The House of Mirth: A Classic Novel of Society and Survival in Gilded Age New York
Hardcover
RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515432326
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.57
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Edith Wharton's celebrated novel portrays the fragile position of a young woman navigating the rigid social expectations of New York's high society at the turn of the twentieth century.
Lily Bart is admired for her beauty, wit, and grace, yet her place within the glittering world of wealthy New York society remains precarious. Raised among privilege but lacking a secure fortune of her own, she must rely on charm, alliances, and careful social maneuvering to maintain her position among the city's elite families.
As Lily moves through drawing rooms, country estates, and fashionable gatherings, the subtle rules of status and reputation govern every decision she makes. Opportunities for financial security appear within reach, yet each choice brings its own moral cost. When rumors, misunderstandings, and shifting loyalties begin to close around her, Lily finds herself confronting the harsh realities behind the elegant façade of society.
First published in 1905, The House of Mirth remains one of Edith Wharton's most admired works. Through keen observation and psychological insight, the novel reveals the pressures, ambitions, and hidden vulnerabilities of a social world defined by wealth, reputation, and the constant struggle for belonging.
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