A Masterful Tale of Forbidden Love. In "The Age of Innocence," Edith Wharton crafts a poignant exploration of love constrained by societal expectations. Follow Newland Archer as he grapples with his impending marriage to May Welland and his profound attraction to the scandalous Countess Ellen Olenska.
Uncover the Splendor and Hypocrisy of 1870s New York. Wharton uses her sharp narrative to dissect ...