Book Review: Literature: House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
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Recommended: Young adult and adult
My first novel by Edith. I found it extremely moving and is a my favorite.
It details the life of Lily Bart a beautiful socialite her misplaced priorities and her slow descent from grace to obscurity. About the value of priorities, virtues and true friendships AND TIME. A great object lesson.
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