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Set in New York City's high society at the turn of the 20th century, the novel follows Lily Bart, a beautiful yet impoverished woman facing dwindling marital prospects as she approaches her 29th birthday. Over two years, Lily's social standing deteriorates, leading her to a lonely existence on the fringes of society. Edith Wharton critiques the morally corrupt upper class through Lily's struggles, making a poignant statement about wealth and social expectations. This work is significant in Wharton's literary career and has influenced many American authors.
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The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton
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- Jaar van publicatie
- 2022
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- Titel
- The House of Mirth
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Edith Wharton
- Uitgever
- Lulu.com
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2022
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 286
- ISBN13
- 9781458331397
- Reeks
- Tags
- Fictie, Historisch thema, Vrouwen, Klassiekers, Verenigde Staten, 20e Eeuw, Samenleving, New York, Maatschappijkritiek, Reis, Geld, Intriges, Armoede, Aristocratie, adel, Aftakeling
- Eerste editie
- 1905
- Oorspronkelijke titel
- The House of Mirth
- Beoordeling
- 4,8 van 5
- Aantekening
- Set in New York City's high society at the turn of the 20th century, the novel follows Lily Bart, a beautiful yet impoverished woman facing dwindling marital prospects as she approaches her 29th birthday. Over two years, Lily's social standing deteriorates, leading her to a lonely existence on the fringes of society. Edith Wharton critiques the morally corrupt upper class through Lily's struggles, making a poignant statement about wealth and social expectations. This work is significant in Wharton's literary career and has influenced many American authors.