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- Pages
- 508 pages
- Reading time
- 18 hours
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Set in early 20th-century New York, the narrative follows socialite Lily Bart as she navigates the complexities of high society while seeking a husband. Wharton explores the rise of self-made millionaires from Wall Street and highlights the precarious status of the leisure class. The story also reflects on the emerging role of the self-supporting career woman, providing a critical look at societal expectations and personal aspirations in a rapidly changing world.
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The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The House of Mirth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edith Wharton
- Publisher
- Culturea
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 508
- ISBN13
- 9791041849383
- Category
- Fiction, Detective / Thriller, Adventure fiction, About Literature, History, Historical prose, World prose, Alternative history
- Description
- Set in early 20th-century New York, the narrative follows socialite Lily Bart as she navigates the complexities of high society while seeking a husband. Wharton explores the rise of self-made millionaires from Wall Street and highlights the precarious status of the leisure class. The story also reflects on the emerging role of the self-supporting career woman, providing a critical look at societal expectations and personal aspirations in a rapidly changing world.