The House of Mirth

The heroine of this novel is Lily Bart, whose goal is to secure a rich husband who can sustain her lifestyle. She operates in a world where social position is important, but money can buy it. Lily is redeemed by her clear view of the corrupt society which is her gilded cage.

Eroina acestui roman este Lily Bart, al carei scop este sa-si asigure un sot bogat care sa-i poata sustine traiul. Ea opereaza intr-o lume in care pozitia sociala este importanta, dar banii o pot cumpara.