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Season 3 Episode 3: The Secret Life of Edith Wharton

In 1905, all of New York was riveted by the story of Lily Bart, a stunning young woman hoping to claim her place in society through marriage to a wealthy man. As her prospects for marriage unraveled, Lily's life spiraled downward. No longer the toast of New York society, she ended up in a rooming house, alone and penniless. After drinking an overdose of sleeping medication, she died. This tragic figure whose story so captivated New York was not real. She was a character in the novel The House of Mirth. The writer who exposed the dark side of High Society was herself a member of it; Edith Wharton was in a unique position to chronicle -- and critique the upper class. She did -- mercilessly -- and her literary success came at a price.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

3

Episodes:

98

Cast:

Danny Shorago, H.W. Brands, John Parsons

Quality:

HD

Duration:

29 min

First Air:

2007

Rating:

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