The Age of Innocence (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781503158764)

Among New York City's upper class of the 1870s, before the advent of electric lights, telephones or motor vehicles, there was a small cluster of aristocratic families that ruled New York's social life. To those at the apex of the social world one's occupation or abilities were secondary to heredity and family connections, and one's reputation and outward appearance was of foremost importance. At the center of the highest circles is Newland Archer, a lawyer set to enter into a socially safe marriage with the sheltered and beautiful May Welland -- a decision Archer is forced to re-consider after the appearance of Countess Ellen Olenska, May's exotic and beautiful cousin, recently returned from a lengthy stay in Europe.

Author: Edith Wharton
ISBN-10: 1503158764
ISBN-13: 9781503158764
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 12/03/2014
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.63d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.8
Point Value: 19
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 10826 / Age of Innocence