Overview
Set in the luxurious and constricting world of New York''s Gilded Age, The Age of Innocence tells the story of Newland Archer, a young man of high standing engaged to the beautiful but conventional May Welland. When Newland''s cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska, returns to New York after a scandalous divorce, he is captivated by her independent spirit and alluring charm. Torn between his duty to his family and his undeniable attraction to Ellen, Newland must make a choice that will determine the course of his life.
Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, this razor-sharp tale of desire and betrayal remains a timeless classic in American literature.
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- | Author: Edith Wharton
- | Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
- | Publication Date: Jul 01, 2024
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781398813670
- | ISBN-10: 1398813672
