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Wharton, Edith
1862
1937
Wharton, Edith Newbold Jones
Olivieri, David
Hämäläinen, Armas
1884
1955
Hamalainen, Armas
Hämäläinen, Armas Filemon
The house of mirth. Finnish
Säätynsä uhri
Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
"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.)
Reading ease score: 38.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Psychological fiction
Single women -- Fiction
Social classes -- Fiction
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Category: American Literature
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