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- 210 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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Set in New York City's Gilded Age, the story centers on Newland Archer, a gentleman lawyer engaged to the traditional May Welland. The arrival of Countess Ellen Olenska, May's captivating cousin, disrupts Archer's life, as she embodies a defiance of societal norms. Torn between the expectations of his engagement and the allure of Ellen's unconventional spirit, Archer faces a pivotal choice that will shape his future. Wharton's narrative delves into themes of honor, love, and the tension between societal expectations and personal desire.
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- Title
- The Age of Innocence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edith Wharton
- Publisher
- Warbler Classics
- Released
- 2024
- Pages
- 210
- ISBN13
- 9781962572682
- 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 New York City's Gilded Age, the story centers on Newland Archer, a gentleman lawyer engaged to the traditional May Welland. The arrival of Countess Ellen Olenska, May's captivating cousin, disrupts Archer's life, as she embodies a defiance of societal norms. Torn between the expectations of his engagement and the allure of Ellen's unconventional spirit, Archer faces a pivotal choice that will shape his future. Wharton's narrative delves into themes of honor, love, and the tension between societal expectations and personal desire.