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The House of Mirth

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Based on 10,863 Ratings and 1,016 Reviews

Book Description
Since its publication in 1905 The House of Mirth has commanded attention for the sharpness of Wharton's observations and the power of her style. A lucid, disturbing analysis of the stifling limitations imposed upon women of her generation, Wharton's tale of Lily Bart's search for a husband of position in New York Society, and betrayal of her own heart, transformed the traditional novel o... More
Book Information
PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingPaperback (11 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages368
ISBN-100192835793
ISBN-13978-0192835796
Publication Date02/24/2000
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About Edith Wharton (Author) : Edith Wharton is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Edith Wharton include House of Mirth, Age of Innocence the, Ethan Frome (Unabridged).
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About Martha Banta (Editor) : Martha Banta is a published editor. Published credits of Martha Banta include The House of Mirth (Oxford World's Classics).
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