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- Author: Edith Wharton
- Genre: Romance
- Publication date: 1920
- Publisher: Pictoral Review
- Won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921
- Adaptations: 1993 film adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese
- Setting: Late 1800s, New York City
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Set during an age of convention and propriety in New York City society at the turn of the century, Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence tells the story of a young man who is married to one woman but in love with another.
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Plot Synopsis
Newland Archer is a successful lawyer and member of a wealthy family. He is engaged to May Welland, a beautiful young woman and the ideal choice for a traditional bride. In order to save the family from disgrace, Newland is asked to convince May's cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska, not to divorce her husband. In the process, Archer begins to develop feelings for Ellen and begins to doubt May as his future wife. Archer eventually marries May while still holding feelings for Ellen. After a brief affair with Ellen and her departure to Europe, he spends the rest of his life lamenting his joyless marriage and inability to be with his true love.Critical Reception
The Age of Innocence is generally considered to be a classic romance novel and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1921.
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The Age of Innocence Questions
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The Age of Innocence Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Edith Wharton
- Wikipedia: Edith Wharton
- The Literature Network: Edith Wharton Biography and Works
- Barnes & Noble: Meet the Writer: Edith Wharton
- The Edith Wharton Society: Edith Wharton Biographical Information
The Age of Innocence Adaptations
- 1924: The Age of Innocence
- 1934: The Age of Innocence
- 1993: The Age of Innocence
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@stagestop yes the age of innocence and questioning,i enjoyed greatly with my nieces and nephews!now they r marrying....;-)
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Childhood is to innocence so as Old age is to "HelplessNess" - Seeing the sad state of the old, is gut wrenching
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Anyways on a good note I scored the last Harry Potter book,The Age of Innocence & 2nd Bridget Jones Diary book for $5.Wizard of savings :P
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Reading "The Age of Innocence". What high schooler saddled with "Ethan Frome" would believe that Edith Wharton could be funny?
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Take me back to the age of innocence.
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