Age Of Innocence

Wharton, Edith

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Countess Olenska, separated from her European husband, returns to old New York society. She bears with her an independence and an awareness of life which stirs the educated sensitivity of Newland Archer, engaged to be married to May Welland.

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Publish Date: 07/02/2008
ISBN: 9780099511281 Category: Tag:

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‘Wharton’s dazzling skills as a stylist, creator of character, ironical observer and unveiler of passionate, thwarted emotions have earned her a devoted following’ Sunday Times

Newland Archer and May Welland are the perfect couple. He is a wealthy young lawyer and she is a lovely and sweet-natured girl. All seems set for success until the arrival of May’s unconventional cousin Ellen Olenska, who returns from Europe without her husband and proceeds to shake up polite New York society. To Newland, she is a breath of fresh air and a free spirit, but the bond that develops between them throws his values into confusion and threatens his relationship with May.

‘Wharton evocatively records the high society of New York’s gilded age’ Daily Mail

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Weight 234 g
Dimensions 198 × 129 × 20 mm
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Cover

Paperback

Pages

308

Language

English

Edition

Reprint

Dewey

813.52 (edition:22)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K