The Age Of Innocence

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Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Age of Innocence, tells a touching tale of unfulfilled love set against a richly detailed and sharply satirical portrait of a bygone era. It follows Newland Archer, a privileged New Yorker, whose life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of the enigmatic Countess Olenska.

A vivid exploration of love, society, and the constraints of privilege in old New York.

Newland Archer, heir to one of New York’s most prestigious families, is raised amidst luxury and rigid social expectations. However, when Countess Olenska enters his world, bringing with her a breath of European elegance and independence, Newland begins to question the life he has always known.

As his attraction to the Countess deepens, he soon realizes just how difficult it is to break free from the societal chains that have shaped his existence. Wharton’s novel brilliantly captures the tension between desire and duty, set within a meticulously crafted society that is both fascinating and unforgiving.

This edition is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of beautifully designed, clothbound classics featuring gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. It also includes an introduction by acclaimed novelist Rachel Cusk, adding further insight into this timeless work.

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