The house of mirth
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Signet Classic, [1980].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
349 pages ; 18 cm
Lexile measure:
1230L
Status:
Description
Edith Wharton's dark view of society, the somber economics of marriage, and the powerlessness of the unwedded woman in the 1870s emerge dramatically in the tragic novel The House of Mirth. Faced with an array of wealthy suitors, New York socialite Lily Bart falls in love with lawyer Lawrence Selden, whose lack of money spoils their chances for happiness together. Dubious business deals and accusations of liaisons with a married man diminish Lily's social status, and as she makes one bad choice after another, she learns how venal and brutally unforgiving the upper crust of New York can be. One of America's finest novels of manners, The House of Mirth is a beautifully written and ultimately tragic account of the human capacity for cruelty. --
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Stony Creek/Willoughby Wallace Adult Fiction
FIC WHA-CLASSIC
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0451523628
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 9.7, 26 Points
Level 9.7, 26 Points
Lexile measure:
1230
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APA Citation (style guide)
Wharton, E. (1980). The house of mirth. Signet Classic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937. 1980. The House of Mirth. Signet Classic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937, The House of Mirth. Signet Classic, 1980.
MLA Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith. The House of Mirth. Signet Classic, 1980.
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