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The House of Mirth | Essays and Criticism

• Lily Bart's Power

  In the following essay, Korb explores the types of power that Lily Bart holds and does not hold.

• Edith Wharton’s Challenge to Feminist Criticism

  In the following essay, Olin-Ammentorp challenges traditional feminist interpretations of Wharton’s The House of Mirth.

• The House of Mirth: Social Futility and Faith

  In the following essay, Gargano considers faith and social futility in Wharton’s The House of Mirth.

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1. The House of Mirth: Introduction
2. The House of Mirth: Summary
3. The House of Mirth: Edith Wharton Biography
4. The House of Mirth: Essential Passages
   1. Essential Passages by Character: Lily Bart
   2. Essential Passages by Theme: Betrayal
5. The House of Mirth: Themes
6. The House of Mirth: Style
7. The House of Mirth: Historical Context
8. The House of Mirth: Critical Overview
9. The House of Mirth: Character Analysis
   1. Lily Bart
   2. Other Characters
10. The House of Mirth: Essays and Criticism
    1. Lily Bart's Power
    2. Edith Wharton’s Challenge to Feminist Criticism
    3. The House of Mirth: Social Futility and Faith
11. The House of Mirth: Compare and Contrast
12. The House of Mirth: Topics for Further Study
13. The House of Mirth: Media Adaptations
14. The House of Mirth: What Do I Read Next?
15. The House of Mirth: Bibliography and Further Reading
16. The House of Mirth: Pictures
17. Copyright

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