“Their long years together had shown him that it did not so much matter if marriage was a dull duty, as long as it kept the dignity of duty: lapsing from that, it became a mere battle of ugly appetites.”
Quote by Edith Wharton
Work
House of Mirth and the Age of Innocence
This collection brings together two seminal works of American literature, 'House of Mirth' by Edith Wharton and 'The Age of Innocence' by the same author. Both novels delve into the intricacies of high society and the challenges faced by individuals navigating the rigid social hierarchies of their time. 'House of Mirth' follows the tragic story of Lily Bart, a young woman from a wealthy family who struggles to maintain her social standing. 'The Age of Innocence' portrays the courtship and marriage of Newland Archer and Ellen Olenska, set against the backdrop of New York high society in the 1870s. more
Author
Edith Wharton
American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more
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