The House of Mirth
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This is a black comedy of manners about vast wealth and a woman who can define herself only through the perceptions of others. The beautiful Lily Bart lives among the nouveaux riches of New York City - people whose millions were made in railroads, shipping, land speculation and banking. In this morally and aesthetically bankrupt world, Lily, age twenty-nine, seeks a husband who can satisfy her cra... More
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Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Binding | Paperback (11 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | N/A |
ISBN-10 | 0393985709 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0393985702 |
Publication Date | 11/1999 |
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