The House of Mirth.
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Penguin, 1985.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
338 pages
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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Location
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Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC WHARTON
Due Oct 6, 2025
Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC WHARTON
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Guilford Adult Fiction
FIC WHARTON
Due Oct 7, 2025
Meriden Adult Fiction
CLASSIC WHARTON
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More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0140187294, 0140390375
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. (1985). The House of Mirth. Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937. 1985. The House of Mirth. Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937, The House of Mirth. Penguin, 1985.
MLA Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith. The House of Mirth. Penguin, 1985.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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