The Age of Innocence

Newland Archer, an eligible young man of the establishment is about to announce his engagement to May Welland, a pretty ingenue, when May''s cousin, Countess Olenska, is introduced into their circle. The Countess brings with her an aura of European sophistication and a hint of scandal, having left her husband and claimed her independence.

Her sorrowful eyes, her tragic worldliness and her air of unapproachability attract the sensitive Newland and, almost against their will, a passionate bond develops between them. But Archer''s life has no place for passion and, with society on the side of May and all she stands for, he finds himself drawn into a bitter conflict between love and duty.<>

Product details

• Authors: Edith Wharton
• Assisted by: Cynthia Wolff (Introduction)
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 07.03.2024
• EAN: 9780241652688
• ISBN: 978-0-241-65268-8
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 131 mm x 197 mm x 17 mm
• Series: The Penguin English Library
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; New York City, FICTION / Romance / General, FICTION / Literary, c 1870 to c 1879, Classic fiction: general and literary, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful