The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

The House of Mirth

Edith Wharton

512 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

As part of Bedford/St. Martin's innovative Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism series, this edition of House of Mirth contains carefully seclected critical essays which approach the book from several contemporary critical perspectives.

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Moods

sad 71%
reflective 69%
emotional 57%
dark 34%
challenging 31%
tense 18%
funny 11%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 27% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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