The Age of Innocence

Set in the 1870s, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores the complexities of upper-class society in New York City. The narrative follows an engaged couple whose relationship is disrupted by the arrival of a scandalous woman, challenging societal norms and personal desires. Themes of love, duty, and the constraints of social expectations are intricately woven into the characters' lives, highlighting the tension between individual happiness and societal approval.