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The Age of Innocence - Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Tale of Love Duty and Social Conventions - cover

The Age of Innocence - Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Tale of Love Duty and Social Conventions

Edith Wharton, Zenith Horizon Publishing

Maison d'édition: Zenith Horizon Publishing

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Synopsis

đź’” Love constrained by tradition. Desire bound by decorum.
In The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton masterfully dissects the rigid codes of New York's elite society during the Gilded Age. When the honorable Newland Archer is torn between a respectable engagement and a passionate love affair, he must decide between societal duty and personal happiness 🕰️💍📚.

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the illusions of propriety. Wharton's elegant prose and biting social critique make this one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century.

Why readers still adore this timeless masterpiece:
âś” "A brilliant portrayal of emotional repression and cultural constraint."
âś” "Richly atmospheric, with stunningly drawn characters."
✔ A must-read for fans of classic romance, historical fiction, and feminist literature 🎩💌🧠

This edition includes:
🖼️ Period-inspired illustrations
📜 Historical introduction and author biography
📱 Kindle-optimized layout for elegant digital reading

📥 Download The Age of Innocence today and immerse yourself in the elegance, restraint, and quiet tragedy of New York's old world.
Disponible depuis: 05/06/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 374 pages.

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