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The Age of Innocence

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The novel explores the complexities of love and societal expectations through the entangled lives of Newland Archer, his fiancée May Welland, and her unconventional cousin, the Countess Olenska. Set in 1870s New York, the story delves into the hidden tensions within upper-class society as Archer grapples with his feelings for Olenska while facing the pressures of his impending marriage. Wharton’s dark comedy of manners highlights the conflicts between personal desires and social obligations, earning her the Pulitzer Prize for this significant work.

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Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2008
Pagine
503
ISBN13
9781597227285
Prima pubblicazione
1920
Titolo originale
The Age of Innocence
Valutazione
3,85 su 5
Descrizione
The novel explores the complexities of love and societal expectations through the entangled lives of Newland Archer, his fiancée May Welland, and her unconventional cousin, the Countess Olenska. Set in 1870s New York, the story delves into the hidden tensions within upper-class society as Archer grapples with his feelings for Olenska while facing the pressures of his impending marriage. Wharton’s dark comedy of manners highlights the conflicts between personal desires and social obligations, earning her the Pulitzer Prize for this significant work.