The novel revolves around the theme of social class and the constraints it imposes on individuals. The story follows a young woman who is forced to marry a wealthy man to secure her family's financial future, but she soon finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. As she navigates her new life, she begins to realize that her husband's wealth and status come at a great cost to her personal freedom and happiness.
By Edith Wharton · First published 1902 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Romance · 4 chapters