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Set in early 20th-century New York, the narrative follows socialite Lily Bart as she navigates the complexities of high society while seeking a husband. Wharton explores the rise of self-made millionaires from Wall Street and highlights the precarious status of the leisure class. The story also reflects on the emerging role of the self-supporting career woman, providing a critical look at societal expectations and personal aspirations in a rapidly changing world.
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The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
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- Titel
- The House of Mirth
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Edith Wharton
- Verlag
- Culturea
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
- Seitenzahl
- 508
- ISBN13
- 9791041849383
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Historisches Thema, Klassiker, Frauen, USA, 20. Jahrhundert, Gesellschaft, New York, Gesellschaftskritik, Reise, Geld, Intrigen, Armut, Aristokratie, Adel, Niedergang
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 1905
- Originaltitel
- The House of Mirth
- Bewertung
- 4,8 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Set in early 20th-century New York, the narrative follows socialite Lily Bart as she navigates the complexities of high society while seeking a husband. Wharton explores the rise of self-made millionaires from Wall Street and highlights the precarious status of the leisure class. The story also reflects on the emerging role of the self-supporting career woman, providing a critical look at societal expectations and personal aspirations in a rapidly changing world.