Name: The Age of Innocence: A Lyrical Portrait of Passion, Restraint & the Social Codes of Gilded Age New York (en Inglés)
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Author: Wharton, Edith; Zengerink, Tim
ISBN: 9781806298808

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The Age of Innocence: A Lyrical Portrait of Passion, Restraint & the Social Codes of Gilded Age New York (en Inglés)

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Libro Físico

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Library of Alexandria

Autor

Wharton, Edith; Zengerink, Tim

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Inglés

N° páginas

342

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm

ISBN13

9781806298808

The Age of Innocence: A Lyrical Portrait of Passion, Restraint & the Social Codes of Gilded Age New York (en Inglés)

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What if one forbidden glance could unravel an entire society's illusion of innocence?Edith Wharton's Pulitzer-winning masterpiece escorts readers through Fifth Avenue mansions, opera-house balconies, and Newport lawns to expose the fragile scaffolding of America's Gilded Age. Newland Archer-engaged to the impeccably proper May Welland-finds his convictions shaken by the return of May's scandal-shadowed cousin, Ellen. As gossip swirls and family alliances tighten, Newland must choose between the safety of convention and the perilous freedom of authenticity.This definitive edition refreshes Wharton's elegant prose for modern readers while preserving every nuance of her social critique. Rich historical notes illuminate the customs, fashion, and architecture that shaped a generation, deepening appreciation for Wharton's razor-sharp observations.What You'll Discover Inside: Passion vs. Propriety - A timeless exploration of how love collides with social expectation.Gilded Age New York - Vivid depictions of carriage rides, lavish dinners, and opera nights that defined high society.Subtle Rebellion - Ellen Olenska's quiet defiance as a blueprint for personal freedom.Psychology of Conformity - Wharton's insight into how families, rumor, and ritual govern private choices.Historical Context - Supplemental notes linking Wharton's narrative to real-world figures, architecture, and customs.More than a period romance, The Age of Innocence is a mirror held to any culture that demands we silence our truest selves. Its questions-about identity, compromise, and courage-remain urgently relevant.