# The House of Mirth — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton.

- [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/book-i.md): Lily Bart, a beautiful and socially ambitious young woman, is introduced as she meets Lawrence Selden at Grand Central Terminal. She visits his apartment, revealing her desire for a life of wealth and status while also s
- [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/i.md): Lawrence Selden encounters Lily Bart at Grand Central Station in early September. She has missed her train to Bellomont and has two hours to wait. Selden invites her to his apartment for tea, where they engage in a flirt
- [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/ii.md): Lily Bart reflects on the consequences of her impulsive visit to Lawrence Selden's apartment, worrying that Simon Rosedale will expose her lie about visiting her dressmaker. She then focuses on cultivating Percy Gryce du
- [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/iii.md): This chapter provides a retrospective look at Lily Bart's upbringing, focusing on her mother's influence and the family's financial struggles. Mrs. Bart, a 'wonderful manager,' instilled in Lily a disdain for poverty and
- [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/iv.md): Lily Bart, staying at Bellomont, successfully manages her courtship of Percy Gryce, enjoying the social deference it brings. She assists Judy Trenor with social duties, reflects on her future security, and observes the e

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- [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/vii.md)
- [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/viii.md)
- [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/ix.md)
- [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/x.md)
- [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xi.md)
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xii.md)
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xiii.md)
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xiv.md)
- [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xv.md)
- [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/book-ii.md)
- [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/i.md)
- [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/ii.md)
- [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/iii.md)
- [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/iv.md)
- [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/v.md)
- [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/vii.md)
- [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/viii.md)
- [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/ix.md)
- [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/x.md)
- [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xi.md)
- [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xii.md)
- [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xiii.md)
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xiv.md)

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