The House of Mirth is a novel by Edith Wharton that explores the life of Lily Bart, a young woman seeking her place in New York high society during the early 1900s. Lily is beautiful and charming but is constrained by societal expectations and her precarious financial situation. Throughout the story, she grapples with the pressures of maintaining her social status while navigating romance, friendship, and betrayal. As Lily attempts to secure her future...
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