The 1870s provide the setting for Edith Wharton's book The Age of Innocence, which takes place in New York City. It chronicles the relationship between Newland Archer, a young lawyer, and the stunning but traditional May Welland. Until Countess Ellen Olenska shows around, Newland is happy with his life and his impending marriage to May. Free-spirited Ellen has left her violent husband and is now looking for safety with her family in New York.One of Wharton's best works, the book covers themes of love, obligation, tradition, and social class.
| ISBN: | 9789358714692 |
| Publication date: | 1st January 2023 |
| Author: | Edith Wharton |
| Publisher: | Double9 Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 251 pages |
| Primary Genre | General Fiction |
The 1870s provide the setting for Edith Wharton's book The Age of Innocence, which takes place in New York City. It chronicles the relationship between Newland Archer, a young lawyer, and the stunning but traditional May Welland. Until Countess Ellen Olenska shows around, Newland is happy with his life and his impending marriage to May. Free-spirited Ellen has left her violent husband and is now looking for safety with her family in New York.One of Wharton's best works, the book covers themes of love, obligation, tradition, and social class.
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 Double9 Books
The Age Of Innocence has 251 pages
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