Fiction, Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Tragedy
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Book Description
The House of Mirth is a poignant novel by Edith Wharton that explores the struggles of Lily Bart, a beautiful but financially dependent woman navigating the rigid social hierarchy of New York’s high society in the early 20th century. As she seeks wealth and status through marriage, her desire for independence and her missteps lead her into social downfall. With keen social criticism and psychological depth, Wharton paints a tragic portrait of a woman trapped between her desires and societal expectations.
About Author
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, best known for her keen observations of high society and her exploration of themes like class, morality, and the constraints of social conventions. Born into a wealthy New York family, she was well-acquainted with the upper-class society she often depicted in her works.
Wharton published over 40 books in her lifetime, including The House of Mirth (1905), Ethan Frome (1911), and The Age of Innocence (1920), the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize, making her the first woman to receive the award. Her writing often critiqued the rigid structures of the elite and the limitations placed on women in society.
Beyond literature, Wharton was also a skilled interior designer and travel writer. During World War I, she lived in France and was deeply involved in humanitarian efforts. She remained in France until her death in 1937. Her legacy endures as one of the most important voices in American literature.
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+ 100 Total Pages
Read it on All Devices
+ 1,000 Active Readers
Book Description
About Author
Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, best known for her keen observations of high society and her exploration of themes like class, morality, and the constraints of social conventions. Born into a wealthy New York family, she was well-acquainted with the upper-class society she often depicted in her works.
Wharton published over 40 books in her lifetime, including The House of Mirth (1905), Ethan Frome (1911), and The Age of Innocence (1920), the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize, making her the first woman to receive the award. Her writing often critiqued the rigid structures of the elite and the limitations placed on women in society.
Beyond literature, Wharton was also a skilled interior designer and travel writer. During World War I, she lived in France and was deeply involved in humanitarian efforts. She remained in France until her death in 1937. Her legacy endures as one of the most important voices in American literature.