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Title	:	The House of Mirth
Author	:	Edith Wharton
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 351 pages
Published	:	January 19th 2006 by Virago (first published 1905)
Categories	:	Classics. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Literature

The House of Mirth

Edith Wharton

Paperback | Pages: 351 pages

Rating: 3.95 | 78877 Users | 4330 Reviews

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First published in 1905, The House of Mirth shocked the New York society it so deftly chronicles, portraying the moral, social and economic restraints on a woman who dared to claim the privileges of marriage without assuming the responsibilities.

Lily Bart, beautiful, witty and sophisticated, is accepted by 'old money' and courted by the growing tribe of nouveaux riches. But as she nears thirty, her foothold becomes precarious; a poor girl with expensive tastes, she needs a husband to preserve her social standing, and to maintain her in the luxury she has come to expect. Whilst many have sought her, something - fastidiousness or integrity- prevents her from making a 'suitable' match.

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Original Title:	The House of Mirth
ISBN:	1844082938 (ISBN13: 9781844082933)
Edition Language:	English
Characters:	Lily Bart, Lawrence Selden, Simon Rosedale, Judy Trenor, Gus Trenor, Percy Gryce, Bertha Dorset, George Dorset, Gerty Farish, Julia Peniston, Carry Fisher
Setting:	New York City, New York(United States)

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What a beautiful and tragic novel this is! As frustrating as Lily Bart could be she kept making small errors that damaged her reputation I also pitied her for how she was mistreated by society. Lily was unable to marry the man she loved because he wasn't rich enough, but she also couldn't tolerate the dull, wealthy men who were interested in her. Lily wanted to do the right thing, but somehow things kept going wrong for her until she ended up broke, sick and without hope. I decided to reread

Lily Bart, born poor but from a blue blood family, grew up privileged, well her mother pretended they had wealth, always telling her hard working husband, she will not live like a pig! He succumbs to an early grave, broke, at the turn of the century (20th), that is, the mother spends money, they haven't got, going to Europe, buying expensive clothes, jewelry, furniture, all for the sake of appearances, their friends, in High Society are very well - to- do. Since childhood, Lily is told one

I have taken much longer than usual to finish this novel. I blame it on two reasons. First, the subject matter of vacuous and decadent high society life in 20th century America is not of particular interest to me, and second, the writing is verbose and convoluted to the point of vapid. I had read The Age of Innocence by the same author, and had enjoyed that novel much more.The story is slow-paced but effectively constructed, reaching the climax in the last fifth of the novel. It tells how one

The House of Mirth is a tragic tale of the life of Miss Lily Bart, a beautiful young girl who is raised to aspire in wealth and luxury. Being raised as an ornament to catch the eye of a rich man, she is not skilled in anything except in the art of being beautiful and agreeable. But the mean and selfish New York elite are too much for her to handle who do not hesitate to use her in their wile schemes and unjustly cast her off. The story brings out an unpleasant side of the upper class New York

I have read almost all of Edith Wharton's writing. I have the highest regard for her work. She was overshadowed by Fitzgerald and Hemingway in her day but even so she won the Pulitzer prize in 1921 for her novel The Age of Innocence. The House of Mirth was one of her early novels and my favorite, although I like all of her novels.Lily Bart, the protagonist in The House of Mirth, is such a captivating and tragic figure that she has stayed in my mind for years. Of course, creating great characters

This book reminded me of when I used to tutor a particular 15-year-old boy. I'd arrive and he'd be snacking and watching this dreadful MTV reality show called My Super Sweet Sixteen. I used to spend a lot of time over there, so I caught enough bits and pieces of it to feel thoroughly revolted.Those of you in the USA have probably seen it it follows over-privileged kids as they organize and throw their lavish 16th birthday parties. But what I find scary about it aren't the 6-figure cars these

Poor, lovely Lily BartHer tragic storywill break your heartShe runs in the best circles Wears the right clothesAnd flirts with rich menBut everyone knowsThat she needs to marrySomeone and fast!At 29 her looks wont lastShes ringing up debtsBorrowing from menAnd displeasing their wivesNot to mention her friend Lawrence Selden, a lawyer (but not very rich)Its Gilded Age New York And lifes a bitch If youre not old moneyLike the Trenors, DorsetsAnd that odd Percy GryceThe most you can do is play