The Age of Innocence

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Upper-class romance versus confining societal norms.

If you're drawn to stories of forbidden love set against the backdrop of societal expectations, "The Age of Innocence" may resonate deeply with you. Edith Wharton's narrative deftly explores the tension between passion and propriety in Old New York, delivering a poignant look at the sacrifices made for reputation and duty. This classic will not only transport you to a bygone era but also illuminate the timeless complexities of the human heart.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Novel (1921)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Age of Innocence

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ISBN: 9780007368648
Authors: Edith Wharton
Publisher: Collins
Date of Publication: 2010-07-08
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 201436 readers)

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Newland Archer, a successful and charming young lawyer, upholds the rules and standards of the polite, upper-class New York society in which he resides. Happily engaged to the pretty and conventional Mary Welland, his attachment seems to guarantee his place in this rigid world. However, the arrival of Mary's cousin, the exotic and beautiful European Countess Ellen Olenska, throws his life into upheaval. Wharton’s wit and irony paint an evocative portrait of a man torn between passion and obligation.
 

Upper-class romance versus confining societal norms.

If you're drawn to stories of forbidden love set against the backdrop of societal expectations, "The Age of Innocence" may resonate deeply with you. Edith Wharton's narrative deftly explores the tension between passion and propriety in Old New York, delivering a poignant look at the sacrifices made for reputation and duty. This classic will not only transport you to a bygone era but also illuminate the timeless complexities of the human heart.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Novel (1921)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.