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The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (CD-Audio, 2013)

Lily Bart enjoys an equitable standing within the New York City elite. Although she desires a comfortable life and has received generous proposals from wealthy suitors, Lily remains single with hope for an honest and loving marriage. However, her life takes an unexpected twist when a nasty bit of gossip instigates her long descent down the social ladder. With her reputation plummeting, Lily escapes the city by joining an acquaintance on a European cruise. But this, too, causes irreparable damage to her reputation, and soon Lily finds herself disowned and friendless.

Narrator(s)
Berneis Susie Susie Berneis
Author Biography
Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937) was an acclaimed American novelist and a Pulitzer Prize winner. Known for her use of dramatic irony, Wharton found success early in her career with The House of Mirth, which garnered praise upon its publication. She won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for her tour de force, The Age of Innocence.
Date of Publication
29/10/2013
Contained Items Statement
2 Audio Cds
Subject
General & Literary Fiction
Imprint
Dreamscape Media
Country of Publication
United States

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