The House of Mirth BY EDITH WHARTON

by Edith Wharton

Overview

The House of Mirth is the fourth novel by Edith Wharton. First published in 1905, the novel is Wharton's first important work of fiction. The House of Mirth tells the story of Lily Bart, a woman who is torn between her desire for luxurious living and a relationship based on mutual respect and love

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149229468
Publisher:	Cornerstone Classic Ebooks
Publication date:	04/15/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	402 KB

About the Author

Edith Wharton (January 24, 1862 – August 11, 1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer.

Date of Birth:

January 24, 1862

Date of Death:

August 11, 1937

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, France

Education:

Educated privately in New York and Europe