{"product_id":"the-house-of-mirth","title":"The House of Mirth","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA world of elegance and exclusion, where status is fragile and survival depends on perception.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eIn \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe House of Mirth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEdith Wharton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e presents a sharply observed portrait of New York high society at the turn of the twentieth century, examining the pressures placed on individuals within a rigid social and economic hierarchy. With precision and restraint, the novel explores how wealth, reputation, and expectation shape personal fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eThe story follows Lily Bart, a woman of intelligence and charm navigating a world where financial security is closely tied to marriage and social standing. As she moves through a network of elite relationships, she must balance personal inclination against the demands of convention. Small missteps, shifting alliances, and the subtle workings of reputation gradually alter her position, revealing the instability beneath outward refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eWharton’s narrative exposes the cost of maintaining status in a society governed by unspoken rules, where appearances often outweigh authenticity. \u003cem data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eThe House of Mirth\u003c\/em\u003e endures as a powerful exploration of class, gender, and the consequences of social constraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eThis Carlini Classics edition presents the complete, unabridged text in a beautifully designed format made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2kxrre\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eA classic novel of society, status, and personal struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l8q45r\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eA nuanced exploration of class, gender, and expectation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kqhly3\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eA timeless reflection on ambition, constraint, and consequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in multiple formats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback \u0026amp; Hardcover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautifully designed print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text made to last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudiobook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, available on all major audiobook platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1643\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eElegantly produced and enduring in form, this edition preserves Wharton’s incisive storytelling in a volume designed for lasting reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdith Wharton\u003c\/strong\u003e (1862–1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer, renowned for her sharp social commentary and penetrating exploration of human relationships. 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