Edith Wharton

Gebundenes Buch

The House of Mirth (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Beschreibung

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Glamorous, witty, and born to dazzle, Lily Bart knows she was meant for a life of luxury-but in New York's high society, beauty alone isn't enough. Torn between marrying for wealth and holding out for love, she plays a dangerous game where every misstep has consequences. Scandal and gossip swirl around her, allies become rivals, and the glittering world she covets begins to slip through her fingers. As she struggles to secure her place among the elite, Lily is forced to reckon with the cost of ambition in a society that can turn cruel in an instant. A searing critique of Gilded Age society, The House of Mirth exposes the ruthless constraints placed on women in the early 20th century. Through Lily Bart's downfall, Edith Wharton unflinchingly reveals how wealth, marriage, and reputation dictated a woman's fate in elite circles. The novel was groundbreaking in its portrayal of social hypocrisy and the impossible choices facing women who sought both love and independence. More than a century later, its themes of ambition, class, and gender remain strikingly relevant, cementing Wharton's place as a literary trailblazer.

Autor

Born into a prominent New York family in 1862, Edith Wharton was immersed in the city's elite social circles from an early age. This upbringing provided her with intimate knowledge of the Gilded Age's upper-class society, which she later depicted in her writing. Fluent in multiple languages, Wharton was well-educated and widely traveled, enriching her literary perspective.Wharton's literary career flourished with the publication of novels such as The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence, the latter earning her the distinction of being the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. Her works often explore themes of societal constraints and personal freedom, reflecting her critical view of the rigid social norms of her time. Beyond fiction, she co-authored The Decoration of Houses, showcasing her expertise in design and architecture.During World War I, Wharton demonstrated her humanitarian spirit by supporting the French war effort, organizing aid for refugees and the injured. Her experiences during this period influenced her later works and solidified her legacy as a keen observer of human nature and society. Edith Wharton passed away in 1937 in France, leaving behind a rich literary heritage that continues to be celebrated.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 576g
• ISBN-13: 9781834120201
• ISBN-10: 1834120209
• Artikelnr.: 73788944