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Set in New York City's high society at the turn of the 20th century, the novel follows Lily Bart, a beautiful yet impoverished woman facing dwindling marital prospects as she approaches her 29th birthday. Over two years, Lily's social standing deteriorates, leading her to a lonely existence on the fringes of society. Edith Wharton critiques the morally corrupt upper class through Lily's struggles, making a poignant statement about wealth and social expectations. This work is significant in Wharton's literary career and has influenced many American authors.
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The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton
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- Année de publication
- 2022
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- Titre
- The House of Mirth
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Edith Wharton
- Éditeur
- Lulu.com
- Publié
- 2022
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 286
- ISBN13
- 9781458331397
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Thème historique, Classiques, Femmes, États-Unis, 20e siècle, Société, New York, Critique sociale, Voyage, Monnaie, Intrigues, Pauvreté, Aristocratie, noblesse, Déclin
- Première publication
- 1905
- Titre original
- The House of Mirth
- Évaluation
- 4,8 sur 5
- Description
- Set in New York City's high society at the turn of the 20th century, the novel follows Lily Bart, a beautiful yet impoverished woman facing dwindling marital prospects as she approaches her 29th birthday. Over two years, Lily's social standing deteriorates, leading her to a lonely existence on the fringes of society. Edith Wharton critiques the morally corrupt upper class through Lily's struggles, making a poignant statement about wealth and social expectations. This work is significant in Wharton's literary career and has influenced many American authors.