
The Age of Innocence
A Poignant Tale of Duty, Desire, and the Unseen Rules of Society
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Edith Wharton's
The Age of Innocence explores the tension between personal longing and strict social expectations in 1870s New York. Newland Archer, poised to marry the perfect society bride, finds his world transformed when he meets the unconventional Countess Olenska, whose independence challenges everything he once believed.
This restored edition preserves Wharton's elegant prose and nuanced character study while offering a clean, modern reading experience. A masterpiece of emotional restraint and subtle rebellion, the novel exposes the quiet conflicts beneath polished surfaces.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and long recognized as one of America's greatest novels, it continues to resonate with readers drawn to its depth, beauty, and timeless insight.
Add this unforgettable story of love, sacrifice, and societal constraint to your library today.
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Table of contents
- The Age of Innocence
- Part 1
- Part 2