The House of Mirth
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Book Description
"The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth," warns Ecclesiastes 7:4, and so does the novel by Edith Wharton that takes its title from this call to heed. New York at the turn of the century was a time of opulence and frivolity for those who could afford it. But for those who couldn't and yet wanted desperately to keep up with the whirlw... More
Book Information
Publisher | Broadview Press |
Binding | Paperback (152 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 486 |
ISBN-10 | 1551115670 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1551115672 |
Publication Date | 09/12/2005 |
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About Elizabeth Raum (Author) : I was a reader long before I became a writer. I love a good novel with characters that keep me up late or wake me early because I have to know what happens next. In nonfiction, I want books to take m... more
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About Han Nolan (Author) : Han Nolan is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Han Nolan include A Face in Every Window, Dancing on the Edge, A Summer of Kings.
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About Janet (Editor) : Janet is a published author. Published credits of Janet include A Present From the Past Multimedia Edition, CD-Rom: the Jolly Postman's Party, and CD-Rom: the Jolly Post Office.
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