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Set in 1870s New York, the narrative explores the intricate dynamics of love and societal expectations through the lives of Newland Archer, his fiancée May Welland, and the unconventional Countess Ellen Olenska. As Archer grapples with his feelings for Ellen against the backdrop of rigid social norms, the story delves into themes of desire, betrayal, and the conflict between personal happiness and societal obligations. Wharton's portrayal of a hypocritical elite reveals the tension between ambition and moral integrity, making it a poignant commentary on the era.
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The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Age of Innocence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edith Wharton
- Publisher
- Classy Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 300
- ISBN13
- 9789355220677
- 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 1870s New York, the narrative explores the intricate dynamics of love and societal expectations through the lives of Newland Archer, his fiancée May Welland, and the unconventional Countess Ellen Olenska. As Archer grapples with his feelings for Ellen against the backdrop of rigid social norms, the story delves into themes of desire, betrayal, and the conflict between personal happiness and societal obligations. Wharton's portrayal of a hypocritical elite reveals the tension between ambition and moral integrity, making it a poignant commentary on the era.