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The Age of Innocence

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Set in the opulent world of 1870s New York during the Gilded Age, the narrative revolves around a marriage threatened by the arrival of a scandalous relative. The novel explores themes of societal expectations and personal desire, reflecting Edith Wharton's keen observations of the upper class. Celebrated for her wit and mastery of language, Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. This edition includes a new biography, making it a valuable addition for readers interested in classic literature.

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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Read Books
Jaar van publicatie
2009
Aantal pagina's
458
ISBN13
9781444650600
Eerste editie
1920
Oorspronkelijke titel
The Age of Innocence
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Set in the opulent world of 1870s New York during the Gilded Age, the narrative revolves around a marriage threatened by the arrival of a scandalous relative. The novel explores themes of societal expectations and personal desire, reflecting Edith Wharton's keen observations of the upper class. Celebrated for her wit and mastery of language, Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. This edition includes a new biography, making it a valuable addition for readers interested in classic literature.