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Edith Wharton
The Age of Innocence
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"The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton is a powerful exploration of society, love, and tradition in late 19th century New York. The novel centers around Newland Archer, a wealthy lawyer engaged to the innocent and sheltered May Welland. However, their union is complicated by the arrival of May’s cousin, the Countess Ellen Olenska, a woman who has returned to New York after a scandalous divorce in Europe. Newland is immediately captivated by Ellen’s unconventionality and independence, and finds himself torn between his duty to May and his growing attraction to Ellen. As Newland becomes more entwined in Ellen’s life, he is forced to confront the stifling conventions and expectations of his society, and to question his own values and desires. Wharton masterfully exposes the hypocrisy and superficiality of the upper class through her vivid depiction of their customs, social interactions, and family dynamics. The novel is also a poignant examination of the sacrifices that individuals make in order to conform to societal norms, and the consequences of those choices. "The Age of Innocence" is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, social history, or the human condition. Wharton's keen observations and insightful commentary on the societal pressures and expectations that shape our lives are as relevant today as they were when the novel was first published in 1920...
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