House of Mirth

The House of Mirth demonstrates Wharton's unmatched storytelling abilities and her astute perceptions of the savagery hidden beneath the well-bred veneer of high society. Before being published as a book on October 14, 1905, The House of Mirth was serialized in the Scribner’s Magazine in January, 1905. The book was a huge success and gained both commercial and critical acclaim. It is one of the mo...