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The House of Mirth is a tragic story about a beautiful young woman raised in luxury. Miss Lily Bart has been raised to be the wife of a man of social standing in New York society. She has not skills beyond what is expected for a woman in this role. Lily is vain and self-centered. She was a victim of society, but it felt as though she brought it upon herself most of the time. Although her character is complex and flawed, which I generally love, I didn't connect with her at all. I needed to have e
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