Wharton, Edith
The Age of Innocence (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540013
- author:
- Wharton, Edith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 278
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 195mm
- Genre:
- Classic Fiction (Pre C 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence is a poignant love story set in the 1870s, written in the aftermath of the First World War. The novel explores the complexities of the wealthy elite in New York society, where social norms and expectations can be suffocating. Against this backdrop, a young man named Newland Archer must navigate his engagement to May Welland and the arrival of her cousin Ellen Olenska, who challenges his values and forces him to re-evaluate his place in the world. As their relationship deepens, Archer is faced with a difficult decision that will determine the course of his life. Wharton's masterful storytelling weaves together characters, plot, and social commentary, creating a rich and nuanced portrait of a bygone era. This edition of The Age of Innocence features an introduction and notes by Stephen Orgel, providing context and insight into Wharton's work.
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