October's Title:
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

The House of Mirth examines the conflict between rigid social expectation and personal desire in Edith Wharton’s best-known novel of Old New York. Lily Bart is intelligent and adept at playing society's games, which expect her to arrange an advantageous marriage for herself. Yet she sabotages all her potential marriages; she wants more for herself, but is too enamored of luxurious living to marry for love alone.

Registration suggested: Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Monday, October 20, 10–11:00 a.m.

Lawrence Headquarters Branch
Mercer County Library System
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

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