The Age of Innocence: The Age of Innocence: Love, Society, and Conformity in Gilded Age New York

Edith Wharton

Jan 2021 · Prabhat Prakashan

About this ebook

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton: The Age of Innocence is a novel by Edith Wharton set in New York City during the Gilded Age. The story revolves around the life of Newland Archer, a young man torn between his duty to society and his forbidden love for a woman considered outside of his social class. Wharton's masterful prose and keen social observations capture the intricate web of societal expectations, repressed desires, and the constraints of the time.

Key Aspects of the Book "The Age of Innocence":
Social Conventions: The novel explores the rigid social structure and expectations of the Gilded Age, shedding light on the complexities and limitations faced by individuals within this society.
Forbidden Love: The Age of Innocence delves into the theme of forbidden love and the conflicts arising from societal pressures, personal desires, and the consequences of breaking social norms.
Social Commentary: Wharton's astute observations and commentary on the Gilded Age provide readers with insights into the manners, values, and hypocrisies of the era.

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She is recognized as one of the prominent writers of the early 20th century, known for her exploration of social mores and her keen observations of the upper-class society of her time. The Age of Innocence, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, stands as one of Wharton's most celebrated works.

About the author

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She is recognized as one of the prominent writers of the early 20th century, known for her exploration of social mores and her keen observations of the upper-class society of her time. The Age of Innocence, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, stands as one of Wharton's most celebrated works.