House of Mirth is written in the style of a novel of manners, set against the backdrop of the 1890s New York aristocracy, it is considered American literary naturalism. Wharton places her tragic heroine, Lily Bart, in a society that she describes as a ‘hot-house of traditions and conventions.’
House of Mirth tells the story of Lily Bart, a woman who is torn between her desire for luxurious living and a relationship based on mutual respect and love. She sabotages all her possible opportunities for a wealthy marriage, loses the esteem of her social circle, and dies young, poor, and alone.
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Limba Engleză ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9783736808355 ● Mărime fișier 0.9 MB ● Editura BookRix ● Publicat 2019 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 6744215 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor fără
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