The Age of Innocence

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton is a poignant exploration of love, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice set in the Gilded Age of New York. The story follows Newland Archer, a young lawyer engaged to the beautiful and conventional May Welland, whose life is upended when he falls for the free-spirited Countess Ellen Olenska. Through rich, detailed prose and sharp social commentary, Wharton examines the rigid social codes of the time and the conflict between individual desire and societal duty. The novel captures the complexities of navigating a world where appearances and reputation are paramount, ultimately questioning the true cost of adhering to societal norms. —- ISBN: 9798332782282