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The Age Of Innocence
Author
Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937
The Age Of Innocence
In New York City's high society of the 1870s, social conventions are rigidly enforced and personal desires are stifled beneath the surface of lavish parties and formal galas. Newland Archer, a young lawyer, becomes engaged to May Welland but finds himself drawn to her cousin Ellen Olenska, who has returned from Europe with a scandalous reputation. As Newland navigates his feelings and societal expectations, he must confront the constraints of tradition and the costs of following his heart.
Author
Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937