The Age of Innocence: Love Confronts Tradition in Wharton's Captivating Novel

The Age of Innocence: Love Confronts Tradition in Wharton's Captivating Novel

The Age of Innocence: Love Confronts Tradition in Wharton's Captivating Novel

The Age of Innocence: Love Confronts Tradition in Wharton's Captivating Novel

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Overview

A Masterful Tale of Forbidden Love. In "The Age of Innocence," Edith Wharton crafts a poignant exploration of love constrained by societal expectations. Follow Newland Archer as he grapples with his impending marriage to May Welland and his profound attraction to the scandalous Countess Ellen Olenska. Uncover the Splendor and Hypocrisy of 1870s New York. Wharton uses her sharp narrative to dissect the norms of a society that prizes appearance over authenticity. Each page of this novel is draped in the luxury of the upper class, yet filled with the silent battles of personal freedom. Critically Acclaimed and Universally Cherished. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize and esteemed as a pivotal work of American literature, "The Age of Innocence" is celebrated for its deep character studies and its incisive criticism of the opulence and moral rigidity of its time. A Book That Resonates Across Ages. Wharton's novel remains profoundly relevant, reflecting the eternal clash between societal expectations and the wild, often reckless beats of the human heart. Unlock the Secrets of Old New York! Purchase your copy of "The Age of Innocence" today and dive into a world where love dares to challenge the rules of society.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9782380379419
Publisher: Classics for all
Publication date: 04/27/2024
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 206
Sales rank: 556,347
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

About The Author

Born into a prosperous New York family, Edith Wharton (1862-1937) wrote more than 15 novels, including The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome, and other esteemed books. She was distinguished for her work in the First World War and was the first woman to receive a Doctorate of Letters from Yale University. She died in France at the age of 75.

Date of Birth:

January 24, 1862

Date of Death:

August 11, 1937

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, France

Education:

Educated privately in New York and Europe
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