The House of Mirth

The House of Mirth was written by Edith Wharton, and its plot follows a young lady's attempt to marry into the upper class of New York City at the turn of the century.

Lily Bart would is the protagonist of the novel. Throughout the plot, she continually sabotages her relationships due to her infatuation with luxury living. In fact, Bart would rather marry for money than for love itself.

The New York Times positively recieved The House of Mirth upon its publication.

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• Books and Writers: Edith Wharton Biography
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• Edith Wharton Society: Edith Wharton Biography
• Fan Site: Edith Wharton Chronology

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• 1906: The House of Mirth (Stage Adaptation)

• 1918: The House of Mirth (Film)

• 1981: The House of Mirth (TV)

• 2000: The House of Mirth (Film)

• 2005: The House of Mirth (Musical)

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