The House of Mirth
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Publisher Description
"The House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton is a gripping novel that follows the tragic fate of Lily Bart, a beautiful and intelligent socialite in early 20th-century New York. Struggling to maintain her privileged lifestyle, Lily becomes entangled in a web of societal expectations, wealth, and secrets. Her pursuit of a wealthy husband leads to a series of missed opportunities and compromising situations, resulting in her gradual social downfall. As she faces moral dilemmas and the consequences of her choices, Wharton skillfully dissects the upper-class society's hypocrisy and materialism. "The House of Mirth" is a powerful commentary on the limitations placed on women during the Gilded Age and a timeless exploration of the human desire for status and acceptance.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Actress Eleanor Bron played Aunt Julia in the 2000 film adaptation of this Edith Wharton classic, which she brings to life in an enjoyable audio production. At the start, Bron's tones are cool and measured in keeping with heroine Lily Bart's calculated manipulations in arranging her marriage to a fantastically rich if fantastically dull bachelor. But Lily's efforts meet with little success, and Bron ably captures the desperate heroine as her suitor rejects her, her debts mount, and her options narrow. As Lily finds herself alone in what used to seem like a glittering world, Bron's rendition of the character's exhausted disappointment is pitch-perfect. This is a compelling audiobook with a memorable performance from Bron.
