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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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- Pubblicato
- 2022
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- Titolo
- The House of Mirth
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Edith Wharton
- Editore
- Lulu.com
- Pubblicato
- 2022
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 286
- ISBN13
- 9781458331397
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Tema stórico, Classici, Donne, USA, XX Secolo, Società, New York, Critica sociale, Viaggio, Denaro, Intrighi, Povertà, Aristocrazia, nobiltà, Declino
- Prima pubblicazione
- 1905
- Titolo originale
- The House of Mirth
- Valutazione
- 4,8 su 5
- Descrizione
- 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.