
House of Mirth
by Edith Wharton
Title:
House of Mirth
Author:
Edith Wharton
Series (if any):
Wordsworth Classics
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
320 pages
Publisher:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
ISBN-13:
9781840224191
EAN:
9781840224191
Publication Date:
05/02/2002
Classifications:
Modern and Contemporary (Post c 1945)
Weight (g):
358
Dimensions (mm):
191 x 119 x 17
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
The heroine of this novel is Lily Bart, whose goal is to secure a rich husband who can sustain her lifestyle. She operates in a world where social position is important, but money can buy it. Lily is redeemed by her clear view of the corrupt society which is her gilded cage.






























