{"product_id":"the-age-of-innocence-by-edith-wharton-good-1993-pbk-366-pgs-collier-books","title":"The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (Good, 1993, Pbk, 366 pgs, Collier Books)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover and pages have light wear; pages are unmarked ang lightly age-toned. ISBN 002026478x\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\"The Age of Innocence\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoffers an insightful exploration of love, ambition, and social expectations in the decadent world of New York's Gilded Age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel intricately weaves the lives of its central characters, capturing the constraints of high society and the personal sacrifices made in the name of honor and tradition. Set during a time when societal norms dictated every aspect of one’s life, this work masterfully critiques the rigid class structures and the consequences of conformity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Age of Innocence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e Wharton delves deep into the struggles of Newland Archer, a young man caught between a passion for the unconventional Countess Ellen Olenska and the demands of his respectable fiancée, May Welland. The novel paints a poignant picture of a society that values appearance over authenticity, and the sacrifices individuals make when their hearts and societal roles are in conflict. Wharton’s elegant prose and psychological depth make this novel a timeless reflection on the clash between personal desire and societal duty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faith Books23","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49720012013795,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3303\/7027\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a2ff2885-40f4-45fb-9dce-fb5704e8411e.jpg?v=1789179805","url":"https:\/\/faithbooks23.com\/de\/products\/the-age-of-innocence-by-edith-wharton-good-1993-pbk-366-pgs-collier-books","provider":"Faith Books23","version":"1.0","type":"link"}