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The House of Mirth (Barnes  Noble Classics Series) (BN Classics Mass Market)
The House of Mirth - Barnes Noble Classics Series - BN Classics Mass Market
Author: Edith Wharton
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...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781593081041
ISBN-10: 1593081049
Publication Date: 10/1/2003
Pages: 716
Rating:
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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3.2 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Barnes Noble
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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Fascinating look into New York social life of the rich. I enjoyed the book immensely and the fact that it was written in another era added to its authenticity and interest. It's a nice peek into a world we never knew.


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