The Age of Innocence

Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City's high society in the 1870s, Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" masterfully explores the intricate tensions between societal expectations and personal desire. Wharton employs a rich, evocative prose style, characterized by its keen social observation and psychological depth, to unravel the complex dynamics of love, duty, and the pursuit of happ...