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House of Mirth - Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton's House of Mirth was published in 1905. This novel of manner is about Lily Bart, a woman who knows she must marry a wealthy man in order to maintain her status in New York society. She has very little money of her own, but she is also not mercenary enough to do whatever it takes... Read more about House of Mirth.
Books About Edith Wharton
(1862-1937) American writer. Edith Wharton was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, with works that include: "The House of Mirth" (1905), "The Custom of the Country" (1913), and "The Age of Innocence" (1920). Read more about the life of Edith Wharton.
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Wharton, Edith
(1862-1937) American writer. Edith Wharton is an important figure in American literature, with works like "Ethan Frome," "Age of Innocence," "House of Mirth," and other works. She was also awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Read more about the life and works of Edith Wharton.

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