Widely regarded as one of Edith Wharton's greatest achievements, The Age of Innocence is not only subtly satirical, but also a sometimes dark and disturbing comedy of manners in its exploration of the 'eternal triangle' of love. Set against the backdrop of upper-class New York society during the 1870s, the author's combination of powerful prose combined with a thoroughly researched and meticulous evocation of the manners and style of the period, has delighted readers since the novel's first publication in 1920. In 1921 The Age of Innocence achieved a double distinction - it won the Pulitzer Prize and it was the first time this prestigious award had been won by a woman author.
| ISBN: | 9781853262104 |
| Publication date: | 5th July 1994 |
| Author: | Edith Wharton |
| Publisher: | Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 234 pages |
| Series: | Wordsworth Classics |
| Primary Genre | General Fiction |
Widely regarded as one of Edith Wharton's greatest achievements, The Age of Innocence is not only subtly satirical, but also a sometimes dark and disturbing comedy of manners in its exploration of the 'eternal triangle' of love. Set against the backdrop of upper-class New York society during the 1870s, the author's combination of powerful prose combined with a thoroughly researched and meticulous evocation of the manners and style of the period, has delighted readers since the novel's first publication in 1920. In 1921 The Age of Innocence achieved a double distinction - it won the Pulitzer Prize and it was the first time this prestigious award had been won by a woman author.
The Age of Innocence features in the following genres: General Fiction, Fiction
The Age of Innocence is available in Hardback, Paperback, CD-Audio
The Age of Innocence was written by Edith Wharton and published by Wordsworth Editions Ltd
The Age of Innocence has 234 pages
Yes it is part of Wordsworth Classics series
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