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The House of Mirth
- Narrated by: Eleanor Bron
- Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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Beautiful, sophisticated and endlessly ambitious Lily Bart endeavours to climb the social ladder of New York's elite by securing a good match and living beyond her means.
Now nearing 30 years of age and having rejected several proposals, forever in the hope of finding someone better, her future prospects are threatened.
A damning commentary of 20th-century social order, Edith Wharton's tale established her as one of the greatest British novelists of the 1900s. Taking us on a journey through lavish drawing rooms in grand country houses to cold and menacing boarding houses, Wharton addresses the consequences awaiting those who openly dared to challenge the status quo.
First published in serial form, The House of Mirth contributed significantly to Edith Wharton's already substantial riches. Accustomed to living a life of privilege, Wharton was able to foster her creative talents from a young age.
Working as a published author from the age of 18, Wharton's story is as intriguing and daring as her heroine's. Wedding and then divorcing Edward Wharton, her experience of marriage and consequent heartbreak is usually chronicled in her works.
Never the victim however, Wharton went on to receive multiple awards for her writing, as well as the bravery that she demonstrated during the First World War when she organised hostels for refugees, fund-raised for those in need and reported from battlefield frontlines.
Usually seen in the company of other great authors including Jack London, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Jean Cocteau, Wharton became a literary master whose skill and wit is perfectly captured in this enthralling audiobook.
Narrator Biography
Celebrated author and stage, film and television actress, Eleanor Bron, lends her iconic voice to the narration of The House of Mirth.
Best known for her roles in films such as A Little Princess, Bedazzled, Women in Love, Black Beauty and Alfie, Eleanor's career is as varied as it has been successful.
Also not a stranger to the theatre, Bron thrived in classical and modern productions of plays including The Prime of Miss Jean Brody, The Merchant of Venice, Private Lives, All About My Mother and Hedda Gabler.
A celebrated writer, Eleanor has published various titles, including Life and Other Punctures, Double Take and The Pillow Book of Eleanor Bron.
Further audiobook contributions include A Little Princess by Frances Burnett, The Aeneid by Virgil, The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier and Daniel Deronda by George Eliot.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-09-2024
Beautifully written and performed
This is the first Edith Wharton book for me, but it is so good it sent me down an Edith Wharton rabbit hole. What an extraordinary woman, and what brilliant writing. So evocative of the social mores of the time and of the powerlessness of women of the time who had naught but their beauty upon which to rely for their livelihood. Highly recommend this title.
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- Jane Hughes
- 13-12-2023
A keenly observed and beautifully articulated portrait.
There is absolutely nothing I disliked about any aspect of this novel. The language in the book is deliciously precise and fluid. The novel is a keenly observed portrait and at times scathing indictment of the those born into great wealth and social status; and those aspiring to it.
Lily Bart is a thoroughly estimable and honourable person that it was a complete pleasure spending time with her.
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- Mrs J.
- 27-04-2023
Superb use of words
Appropriate voice and tonal colour.
The story universally describes the human condition. An excellent literary work.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-03-2024
Amazing poetic writing
I loved the way the whole book was written. So beautiful and tender in the expression of emotion.
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