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Set in early 20th century New York, the novel explores the life of Lily Bart, a bright socialite facing the harsh realities of an era that limits women's options to marriage for social mobility. As she approaches thirty, Lily's fading beauty and dwindling prospects lead her into a downward spiral within high society. The narrative serves as both a poignant character study and a social satire, critiquing the moral shortcomings of the wealthy while highlighting the tragic constraints placed on women of the time.
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The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton
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- Jaar van publicatie
- 2019
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- Titel
- The House of Mirth
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Edith Wharton
- Uitgever
- Digireads.com
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2019
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 262
- ISBN13
- 9781420961393
- 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 early 20th century New York, the novel explores the life of Lily Bart, a bright socialite facing the harsh realities of an era that limits women's options to marriage for social mobility. As she approaches thirty, Lily's fading beauty and dwindling prospects lead her into a downward spiral within high society. The narrative serves as both a poignant character study and a social satire, critiquing the moral shortcomings of the wealthy while highlighting the tragic constraints placed on women of the time.