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The Age of Innocence
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What happens when personal desire collides with the rules of an unforgiving society?
In The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton takes readers into the refined world of old New York society, where reputation, tradition, and social expectations govern nearly every aspect of life.
Newland Archer is preparing for a conventional marriage when the arrival of the unconventional Countess Ellen Olenska disrupts the carefully controlled world around him. Their growing connection forces Newland to question the customs and expectations he has always accepted without challenge.
Wharton combines romance and social drama with sharp observations about class, reputation, marriage, and the restrictions placed upon individuals who dare to challenge convention. Beneath its elegant surface, the novel offers a penetrating portrait of a society determined to preserve its traditions at almost any cost.
First published in 1920, The Age of Innocence won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921 and remains one of Edith Wharton's most celebrated works.
Perfect for readers who enjoy classic American literature, historical romance, social commentary, sophisticated drama, and stories of forbidden love.
Enter the glittering world of old New York and discover a timeless story of love, sacrifice, reputation, and rebellion against convention.
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- The Age of Innocence
- Part 1
- Part 2
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