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Set in New York's upper class at the turn of the 19th century, the story centers on socialite Lily Bart, who navigates the challenges of dwindling finances and aging beauty. Determined to secure her future through a wealthy marriage, she faces ruthless competition and her own doubts, highlighting the harsh realities of societal expectations and the pursuit of status. Wharton's sharp critique reveals the emotional and moral complexities of a world obsessed with wealth and social standing.
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- Titul
- The House of Mirth
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Edith Wharton
- Vydavatel
- Culturea
- Rok vydání
- 2023
- Počet stran
- 452
- ISBN13
- 9791041805242
- Série
- Štítky
- Beletrie, Historické téma, Ženy, Klasika, USA, 20. století, Společnost, New York, Kritika společnosti, Cesta, Peníze, Intriky, Chudoba, Aristokracie, šlechta, Úpadek
- První vydání
- 1905
- Původní název
- The House of Mirth
- Hodnocení
- 4,8 z 5
- Anotace
- Set in New York's upper class at the turn of the 19th century, the story centers on socialite Lily Bart, who navigates the challenges of dwindling finances and aging beauty. Determined to secure her future through a wealthy marriage, she faces ruthless competition and her own doubts, highlighting the harsh realities of societal expectations and the pursuit of status. Wharton's sharp critique reveals the emotional and moral complexities of a world obsessed with wealth and social standing.