The Age of Innocence
(Author) Edith Wharton
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Paperback
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Deeply moving study of the tyrannical and rigid requirements of New York high society in the late 19th century and the effect of those strictures on the lives of three people. Vividly characterized drama of affection thwarted by a man’s sense of honor, family, and societal pressures. A long-time favorite with readers and critics alike.
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Publisher:
Dover Publications Inc.
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780486298030
Publish year:
2003
Publish date:
March 28, 2003
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton was an American novelist known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Age of Innocence." Her literary style was characterized by her detailed depiction of high society and exploration of societal norms. Wharton's contributions to literature include her insightful critiques of the upper class and exploration of human emotions.