Tag Archives: The House of Mirth

The Downfall of Lily Bart

Posted on September 26, 2016 by

The first book Luz reflected on was The House of Mirth. She’d read it one haze-filled summer that smelled of lavender. It was Aix-en-Provence and Luz was checked into a small room with flowered curtains and a quilted spread. She’d … Continue reading →

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The House of Mirth

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

More MUY MARCOTTAGE: While sewing on this dress, for some unknown reason, I thought about Lily Bart. Many years ago, I accompanied my daughter to Aix-in-Provence for a language course.  My reading companion was Edith Wharton’s THE HOUSE OF MIRTH.  … Continue reading →

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