Wealthy and beautiful Lily Bart lives among the aristocracy of New York City, but her life is marked by a lack of financial security and a dwindling social status. She is determined to marry a wealthy man to secure her future, but her own moral values and sense of integrity often conflict with this goal. As Lily navigates the complexities of high society, she must confront the consequences of her choices and the limitations imposed on her by her gender and social class.
By Edith Wharton · First published 1905 · Genre: Social Realism, Tragedy, Satire · 29 chapters