The Age of Innocence

Autori

• Edith Wharton

Parametri

Pagine

210pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Letteratura romantica
• Libri di testo
• Narrativa
• Storia

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Set in New York City's Gilded Age, the story centers on Newland Archer, a gentleman lawyer engaged to the traditional May Welland. The arrival of Countess Ellen Olenska, May's captivating cousin, disrupts Archer's life, as she embodies a defiance of societal norms. Torn between the expectations of his engagement and the allure of Ellen's unconventional spirit, Archer faces a pivotal choice that will shape his future. Wharton's narrative delves into themes of honor, love, and the tension between societal expectations and personal desire.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024