The Age of Innocence

The Age of Innocence

by Edith Wharton and Pocket Classic
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 27/04/2024

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Step into a bygone era of extravagant balls and hidden desires. Edith Wharton's timeless novel "The Age of Innocence" paints a captivating portrait of New York's glittering Gilded Age. Delve into a world of social etiquette and unspoken emotions, where a young lawyer, Newland Archer, finds himself torn between societal expectations and a forbidden love. Experience the allure and constraints of high society, the weight of tradition, and the yearning for authenticity. "A masterpiece of social commentary...Wharton's prose is as sharp as ever." - The New York Times Book Review Uncover the secrets and scandals that lie beneath the surface. Download your copy of "The Age of Innocence" today and embark on a captivating journey through a bygone era!

ISBN:
9782380379440
9782380379440
Category:
Historical fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
27-04-2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
Pocket Classic
Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was a brilliant, clever American writer known for such works as The House of Mirth and Ethan Frome. She became the first woman to win a Pulitzer when she was awarded the 1921 Prize for her novel The Age of Innocence.

A member of the New York elite, Wharton funnelled her experiences into vivid portrayals and critiques of high society, while deftly exposing the painful tension between personal desires and societal norms. Wharton died in Paris in 1937 at the age of 75, having written 85 short stories, 16 novels, 11 works of nonfiction, and 3 books of poetry.

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