Book Detail

House of Mirth

ISBN: 9781840224191

Contributors: Wharton, Edith (Author)
Beer, Janet (Introduction by)
Beer, Janet (Notes by)
Carabine, Keith (Editor)

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions, 2002

Binding: Paperback (Readerbound Available)

Retail: $7.99

Discounted Price
1 copy: $7.59
2+ copies: $7.19

Description

The heroine of this novel is Lily Bart, whose goal is to secure a rich husband who can sustain her lifestyle. She operates in a world where social position is important, but money can buy it. Lily is redeemed by her clear view of the corrupt society which is her gilded cage.

Reviews & Citations

  • Nunc neque neque, blandit finibus libero eget, placerat gravida magna. Duis suscipit scelerisque nisi nec auctor. Fusce ac mauris nunc. Duis et fermentum quam.

    Citation: pg. 1

  • Morbi congue, mi commodo vehicula molestie, erat mi vulputate ex, in elementum nibh magna id leo. Integer sed odio in felis sodales dapibus.

    Review: Child's Book Association