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- 376 pages
- 14 hours of reading
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Set in upper-class New York, the story follows Newland Archer, who is engaged to the ideal May Welland. However, the arrival of May's cousin, Ellen Olenska, disrupts his life. As Newland attempts to assist Ellen in regaining her place in society after a failed marriage, he becomes increasingly drawn to her. This internal conflict pits his desire for societal acceptance against his burgeoning love for the unconventional Countess, exploring themes of passion, societal expectations, and the constraints of tradition.
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- Title
- The Age of Innocence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edith Wharton
- Publisher
- Culturea
- Released
- 2023
- Pages
- 376
- ISBN13
- 9791041804122
- Series
- Oxford Bookworms
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Language Textbooks & Dictionaries, Love, Classics, USA, American Literature, 19th century, Adapted for Film, Marriage, New York, Love Triangle, Pulitzer Prize
- First published
- 1920
- Original title
- The Age of Innocence
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Set in upper-class New York, the story follows Newland Archer, who is engaged to the ideal May Welland. However, the arrival of May's cousin, Ellen Olenska, disrupts his life. As Newland attempts to assist Ellen in regaining her place in society after a failed marriage, he becomes increasingly drawn to her. This internal conflict pits his desire for societal acceptance against his burgeoning love for the unconventional Countess, exploring themes of passion, societal expectations, and the constraints of tradition.