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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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- 2022
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- Título
- The House of Mirth
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Edith Wharton
- Editorial
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- Publicado en
- 2022
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 286
- ISBN13
- 9781458331397
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- Ficción, Tema histórico, Mujeres, Clásicos, EE.UU., Siglo XX, Sociedad, Nueva York, Crítica social, Viaje, Dinero, Intrigas, Pobreza, Aristocracia, nobleza, Declive
- Primera publicación
- 1905
- Título original
- The House of Mirth
- Calificación
- 4,8 de 5
- Descripción
- 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.