The Age of Innocence is a novel written by Edith Wharton. Released in 1920, it tells of a love triangle between socialites. It is one of Wharton's best-known works.
Characters[]
- Newland Archer - a lawyer and one part of the love triangle
- May Welland - Archer's wife and one part of the love triangle
- Countess Ellen Olenska - May's cousin and one part of the love triangle
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Publisher's summary[]
Widely regarded as one of Edith Wharton's greatest achievements, The Age of Innocence is not only subtly satirical, but also a sometimes dark and disturbing comedy of manners in its exploration of the 'eternal triangle' of love.
Set against the backdrop of upper-class New York society during the 1870s, the author's combination of powerful prose combined with a thoroughly researched and meticulous evocation of the manners and style of the period, has delighted readers since the novel's first publication in 1920.
In 1921 The Age of Innocence achieved a double distinction - it won the Pulitzer Prize and it was the first time this presitigious award had been won by a woman author.
Sources[]
- Goodreads
- Wikipedia