menu
{ "item_title" : "The House of Mirth", "item_author" : [" Edith Wharton "], "item_description" : "The tragic fall of one of the most heartbreaking characters in American literature, a beautiful socialite who loses her footing in the savage social-climbing world of 19th century New York high society Lily Bart has no fortune, but she possesses everything else she needs to make an excellent marriage: beauty, intelligence, a love of luxury, and an elegant skill in negotiating the hidden traps and false friends of New York's high society. But time and again Lily cannot bring herself to make the final decisive move: to abandon her sense of self and a chance of love for the final soulless leap into a mercenary union. Her time is running out, and degradation awaits. Edith Wharton's masterful novel is a tragedy of money, morality, and missed opportunity.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/09/954/076/0099540762_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "13.95", "online_price" : "13.95", "our_price" : "13.95", "club_price" : "13.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }
The House of Mirth|Edith Wharton

Overview

The tragic fall of one of the most heartbreaking characters in American literature, a beautiful socialite who loses her footing in the savage social-climbing world of 19th century New York high society Lily Bart has no fortune, but she possesses everything else she needs to make an excellent marriage: beauty, intelligence, a love of luxury, and an elegant skill in negotiating the hidden traps and false friends of New York's high society. But time and again Lily cannot bring herself to make the final decisive move: to abandon her sense of self and a chance of love for the final soulless leap into a mercenary union. Her time is running out, and degradation awaits. Edith Wharton's masterful novel is a tragedy of money, morality, and missed opportunity.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780099540762
  • ISBN-10: 0099540762
  • Publisher: Vintage Classics
  • Publish Date: August 2011
  • Dimensions: 7.88 x 5.16 x 0.93 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.56 pounds
  • Page Count: 348

Related Categories

You May Also Like...

    1

BAM Customer Reviews

Questions? Reach us via
Get the latest on trends, deals, and promotions
Stay Connected with us when you sign up for text alerts.

JOIN THE MILLIONAIRE'S CLUB

Join the Millionaire's Club and receive FREE SHIPPING, plus tons of exclusive benefits and offers.
JOIN THE CLUB NOW >