The Age of Innocence (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781853262104)

Widely regarded as one of Edith Wharton's greatest achievements, The Age of Innocence is not only subtly satirical, but also a sometimes dark and disturbing comedy of manners in its exploration of the 'eternal triangle' of love. Set against the backdrop of upper-class New York society during the 1870s, the author's combination of powerful prose combined with a thoroughly researched and meticulous evocation of the manners and style of the period, has delighted readers since the novel's first publication in 1920.

In 1921 The Age of Innocence achieved a double distinction - it won the Pulitzer Prize and it was the first time this prestigious award had been won by a woman author.

Author: Edith Wharton
ISBN-10: 1853262102
ISBN-13: 9781853262104
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Language: English
Published: 07/05/1994
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 7.77h x 4.99w x 0.52d

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