The house of mirth
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 2002.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Dover Thrift Edition.
Physical Desc:
268 pages ; 21 cm
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This tragic love story reveals the destructive effects of wealth and social hypocrisy on Lily Bart, a ravishing beauty. Impoverished but well-born, Lily realizes a secure future depends on her acquiring a wealthy husband. Her downfall begins with a romantic indiscretion, intensifies with an accumulation of gambling debts, and climaxes in a maelstrom of social disasters.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781448788064
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This tragic love story reveals the destructive effects of wealth and social hypocrisy on Lily Bart, a ravishing beauty. Impoverished but well-born, Lily realizes a secure future depends on her acquiring a wealthy husband. Her downfall begins with a romantic indiscretion, intensifies with an accumulation of gambling debts, and climaxes in a maelstrom of social disasters.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Wharton, E. (2002). The house of mirth. Dover Thrift Edition. Dover Publications, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937. 2002. The House of Mirth. Dover Publications, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937, The House of Mirth. Dover Publications, Inc, 2002.
MLA Citation (style guide)Wharton, Edith. The House of Mirth. Dover Thrift Edition. Dover Publications, Inc, 2002.
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