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The Age of Innocence

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Set in 1870s New York, the narrative explores the intricate dynamics of love and societal expectations through the lives of Newland Archer, his fiancée May Welland, and the unconventional Countess Ellen Olenska. As Archer grapples with his feelings for Ellen against the backdrop of rigid social norms, the story delves into themes of desire, betrayal, and the conflict between personal happiness and societal obligations. Wharton's portrayal of a hypocritical elite reveals the tension between ambition and moral integrity, making it a poignant commentary on the era.

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3,9
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1715 Hodnocení

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Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydání
2021
Vazba
měkká
Počet stran
300
ISBN13
9789355220677
První vydání
1920
Původní název
The Age of Innocence
Hodnocení
3,85 z 5
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Set in 1870s New York, the narrative explores the intricate dynamics of love and societal expectations through the lives of Newland Archer, his fiancée May Welland, and the unconventional Countess Ellen Olenska. As Archer grapples with his feelings for Ellen against the backdrop of rigid social norms, the story delves into themes of desire, betrayal, and the conflict between personal happiness and societal obligations. Wharton's portrayal of a hypocritical elite reveals the tension between ambition and moral integrity, making it a poignant commentary on the era.