The Age of Innocence

von Edith Wharton

320 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Set in the luxurious and constricting world of New York's Gilded Age, The Age of Innocence tells the story of Newland Archer, a young man of high standing engaged to the beautiful but conventional May Welland. When Newland's cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska, returns to New York after a scandalous divorce, he is captivated by her independent spirit and alluring charm. Torn between his duty to his family and his undeniable attraction to Ellen, Newland must make a choice that will determine the course of his life.Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, this razor-sharp tale of desire and betrayal remains a timeless classic in American literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

• Reihe: Arcturus Classics
• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre Allgemein und literarisch
• ISBN: 9781398813670
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.07.2024
• Größe: 198 x 129 mm
• Verlag: Arcturus Publishing Ltd