9781439169490

The House of Mirth

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ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP

An incisive portrait of New York high society and the somber economics of marriage during the late nineteenth century, Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth tells the story of beguiling socialite Lily Bart's ill-fated attempt to find happiness.

THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:

* A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information

* A chronology of the author's life and work

* A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context

* An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations

* Detailed explanatory notes

* Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work

* Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction

* A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

Simon & Schuster Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

ISBN-13

9781439169490

ISBN-10

1439169497

Weight

0.50 Pounds

Dimensions

4.19 x 1.30 x 6.75 In

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$6.99

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Language

English

Pages

480 pages

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Published On

2010-12-21



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