House Of Mirth - Edith Wharton - Bog

House of Mirth is a novel written by Edith Wharton that was first published in 1905. The story is set in New York City during the Gilded Age and follows the life of Lily Bart, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is struggling to maintain her social status and financial stability. Lily is a member of the upper class society, but her family's fortune has dwindled, leaving her with no choice but to marry a wealthy man to maintain her lifestyle. Throughout the novel, Lily navigates the complex social hierarchy of New York's high society, attending lavish parties, and trying to secure a wealthy husband. However, she faces obstacles, including her own pride and stubbornness, as well as the manipulative actions of those around her. Lily's beauty and charm attract many suitors, but she ultimately falls in love with the wrong man, Lawrence Selden, a lawyer who is not wealthy enough to support her lifestyle. As Lily's financial situation worsens, she becomes desperate and makes a series of poor decisions that lead to her downfall. The novel explores themes of social class, wealth, love, and the consequences of one's actions. Wharton's writing is known for its sharp social commentary and attention to detail, making House of Mirth a classic work of American literature.An impulse of curiosity made him turn out of his direct line to the door, and stroll past her. He knew that if she did not wish to be seen she would contrive to elude him; and it amused him to think of putting her skill to the test.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.