House Of Mirth

House of Mirth is a novel written by Edith Wharton, first published in 1905. The story is set in New York City in the early 1900s and follows the life of Lily Bart, a beautiful and charming socialite who is struggling to maintain her place in high society. Lily is desperate to marry a wealthy man to secure her financial future, but her reputation is tarnished by rumors of scandal and she is ostracized by her peers. As she navigates the treacherous social scene, Lily is forced to make difficult choices and sacrifices that ultimately lead to her downfall.The novel explores themes of love, money, class, and the role of women in society. Wharton's writing style is elegant and insightful, and her portrayal of the characters and their motivations is nuanced and complex. House of Mirth is considered a classic of American literature and is often studied in literature courses. It is a poignant and tragic story that offers a glimpse into the world of the wealthy elite and the pressures they face to conform to societal expectations.An impulse of curiosity made him turn out of his direct line to the door, and stroll past her. He knew that if she did not wish to be seen she would contrive to elude him; and it amused him to think of putting her skill to the test.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.