The House of Mirth [Annotated]

The House Of Mirth has become one of the most widely read and influential books ever written.

It reveals the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of a true literary colossus, Edith Wharton.

Published in hundreds of editions and translated into virtually every modern language, it has not been out of print since 1905.

? Contains extended historical context and a critical essay: Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence: A Cultural and Historical Perspective, by historian Elizabeth Keegan Birdsong.

The House Of Mirth is one of Edith Wharton's rare and genuine masterpieces; an enchanting work of artistry deserving of the label in a thousand different ways. It can be found on countless lists of the finest literary works of all time, and is one of her major achievements.