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Set in the early 20th century, the narrative follows Lily Bart, a beautiful yet impoverished socialite navigating New York's high society. Struggling with societal expectations and her desire for wealth, Lily faces moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices that lead to her downfall. Themes of class, gender roles, and the pursuit of happiness permeate the story, highlighting the harsh realities of a society that values status over personal integrity. Wharton's keen observations of social dynamics make this a poignant critique of elite culture.
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- Titul
- The House of Mirth
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Edith Wharton
- Vydavateľ
- Outlook Verlag
- Rok vydania
- 2018
- Počet strán
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9783732652365
- Série
- Štítky
- Beletria, Historické téma, Klasika, Ženy, USA, 20. storočie, Spoločnosť, New York, Kritika spoločnosti, Cesta, Peniaze, Intrigy, Chudoba, Aristokracia, šľachta, Úpadok
- Prvé vydanie
- 1905
- Pôvodný názov
- The House of Mirth
- Hodnotenie
- 4,8 z 5
- Anotácia
- Set in the early 20th century, the narrative follows Lily Bart, a beautiful yet impoverished socialite navigating New York's high society. Struggling with societal expectations and her desire for wealth, Lily faces moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices that lead to her downfall. Themes of class, gender roles, and the pursuit of happiness permeate the story, highlighting the harsh realities of a society that values status over personal integrity. Wharton's keen observations of social dynamics make this a poignant critique of elite culture.