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Lily Bart, a product of New York City's high society, navigates the pressures of wealth and social expectations while facing her own financial ruin and gambling debts. As an unmarried woman, she grapples with her identity and the harsh realities of a society that values materialism over personal worth. Wharton's narrative explores themes of class, gender, and the destructive nature of societal norms, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of a life spent in pursuit of status and security.
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- Title
- The House of Mirth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edith Wharton
- Publisher
- Bibliotech Press
- Released
- 2016
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9781618951960
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Women, Classics, USA, 20th century, Society, Social Critique, New York, Journey, Money, Intrigues, Aristocracy, nobility, Poverty, Decline
- First published
- 1905
- Original title
- The House of Mirth
- Rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Description
- Lily Bart, a product of New York City's high society, navigates the pressures of wealth and social expectations while facing her own financial ruin and gambling debts. As an unmarried woman, she grapples with her identity and the harsh realities of a society that values materialism over personal worth. Wharton's narrative explores themes of class, gender, and the destructive nature of societal norms, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of a life spent in pursuit of status and security.