The detail in The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton is awesome. The author truly has painted a picture for her readers. In the beginning of chapter six, there is a great description of the afternoon when Lily and Seldon go on their first walk together. The author depicts, "...the glitter of the American autumn was tempered by a haze which diffused the brightness without dulling it" (Wharton 50). I can literally "see" what Lily is seeing and feeling in this scene.

 Another example that I find to be great writing is the description in chapter seven of how hot it was outside and what the heat was doing to Miss Bart. The "beads of moisture" which were adhered "unpleasantly to the broad expanse of cheek and neck" of Seldon causes me to visualize a man sweating and literally feel the heat. I can relate to this also because of the record heat we have been having in Indy. Although, the trip to Florida (ironically) and out West was a very pleasant break from the immense heat I had been feeling.