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- 370 pages
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Set in the opulent society of 1870s New York City, the narrative explores themes of love, social conventions, and personal sacrifice. The protagonist navigates the constraints of upper-class expectations, highlighting the tension between individual desires and societal norms. Winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1921, this novel not only solidified Edith Wharton's literary legacy but also marked a significant milestone as she became the first woman to receive the award. The story reflects the complexities of Gilded Age society through its rich character portrayals.
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- Title
- The Age of Innocence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edith Wharton
- Publisher
- Namaskar Books
- Released
- 2021
- Pages
- 370
- ISBN13
- 9789390600878
- 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 the opulent society of 1870s New York City, the narrative explores themes of love, social conventions, and personal sacrifice. The protagonist navigates the constraints of upper-class expectations, highlighting the tension between individual desires and societal norms. Winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1921, this novel not only solidified Edith Wharton's literary legacy but also marked a significant milestone as she became the first woman to receive the award. The story reflects the complexities of Gilded Age society through its rich character portrayals.