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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWharton, Edith,
_d1862-1937
240 1 4 _aThe house of mirth. Finnish
245 1 0 _aSäätynsä uhri
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-10-13
508 _aProduced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Säätynsä uhri" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Lily Bart, a beautiful yet impoverished woman navigating the complexities of high society, as she struggles with the societal pressures of marriage and wealth. The novel examines themes of ambition, social class, and the sacrifices women make in pursuit of happiness within a restrictive environment. The opening of "Säätynsä uhri" introduces us to Lawrence Selden, who unexpectedly encounters Miss Lily Bart at a train station in New York City. Selden’s curiosity is piqued by Lily's presence there at an unusual time, and their conversation reveals her feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability amidst the bustling city. As they engage, it becomes evident that Lily is feeling the weight of societal expectations and the burdens of her financial situation. Their dynamic hints at a complicated relationship, suggesting both a mutual attraction and an underlying tension shaped by the rigid societal norms of their time. The chapter sets the tone for Lily's larger journey, grappling with the costs of beauty, social stature, and personal freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aSingle women -- Fiction
653 _aSocial classes -- Fiction
700 1 _aHämäläinen, Armas,
_d1884-1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53272
999 _c94106
_d94106