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- 458 pages
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Set in the opulent world of 1870s New York during the Gilded Age, the narrative revolves around a marriage threatened by the arrival of a scandalous relative. The novel explores themes of societal expectations and personal desire, reflecting Edith Wharton's keen observations of the upper class. Celebrated for her wit and mastery of language, Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. This edition includes a new biography, making it a valuable addition for readers interested in classic literature.
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- Title
- The Age of Innocence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edith Wharton
- Publisher
- Read Books
- Released
- 2009
- Pages
- 458
- ISBN13
- 9781444650600
- 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 world of 1870s New York during the Gilded Age, the narrative revolves around a marriage threatened by the arrival of a scandalous relative. The novel explores themes of societal expectations and personal desire, reflecting Edith Wharton's keen observations of the upper class. Celebrated for her wit and mastery of language, Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. This edition includes a new biography, making it a valuable addition for readers interested in classic literature.