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Book Description |
| The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton is a poignant novel set in the elite society of 1870s New York. The story follows Newland Archer, a young lawyer who is engaged to the charming and conventional May Welland. However, his life is upended when he falls in love with May’s cousin, the unconventional and independent Countess Ellen Olenska. As Archer grapples with his emotions and the rigid expectations of high society, he must choose between duty and desire. A beautifully crafted exploration of love, sacrifice, and societal constraints, The Age of Innocence is one of Wharton’s most celebrated works. |
About Author |
| Edith Wharton |
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Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, best known for her keen observations of high society and her exploration of themes like class, morality, and the constraints of social conventions. Born into a wealthy New York family, she was well-acquainted with the upper-class society she often depicted in her works. Wharton published over 40 books in her lifetime, including The House of Mirth (1905), Ethan Frome (1911), and The Age of Innocence (1920), the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize, making her the first woman to receive the award. Her writing often critiqued the rigid structures of the elite and the limitations placed on women in society. Beyond literature, Wharton was also a skilled interior designer and travel writer. During World War I, she lived in France and was deeply involved in humanitarian efforts. She remained in France until her death in 1937. Her legacy endures as one of the most important voices in American literature. |
