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The story explores the impact of Sigsbee Manderson's death, revealing the emptiness behind his wealth and influence. Despite his formidable presence in the commercial world, his demise evokes little sorrow, highlighting the vanity of his life. The narrative questions how society values individuals based on their material success rather than genuine connections or contributions. Manderson's legacy serves as a stark reminder of the hollowness of wealth without loyalty or honor, prompting a reflection on what truly matters in life.
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- Titul
- The Age of Innocence
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Edith Wharton
- Vydavatel
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Rok vydání
- 2007
- Počet stran
- 388
- ISBN13
- 9781421897370
- Série
- Oxford Bookworms
- Štítky
- Beletrie, Historické téma, Jazykové učebnice & Slovníky, Láska, Klasika, USA, Americká literatura, 19. století, Zfilmováno, Manželství, New York, Milostný trojúhelník, Pulitzerova cena
- První vydání
- 1920
- Původní název
- The Age of Innocence
- Hodnocení
- 3,85 z 5
- Anotace
- The story explores the impact of Sigsbee Manderson's death, revealing the emptiness behind his wealth and influence. Despite his formidable presence in the commercial world, his demise evokes little sorrow, highlighting the vanity of his life. The narrative questions how society values individuals based on their material success rather than genuine connections or contributions. Manderson's legacy serves as a stark reminder of the hollowness of wealth without loyalty or honor, prompting a reflection on what truly matters in life.