The Age of Innocence (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics) by Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton is a classic novel that explores the social conventions and expectations of 19th-century New York society. Set in the 1870s, the story follows Newland Archer, a young lawyer who finds himself torn between his love for the unconventional Countess Ellen Olenska and his duty to marry the respectable May Welland. With its richly detailed portrayal of the Gilded Age and its themes of love, duty, and societal constraints, The Age of Innocence is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers today. This edition is part of the Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics series and is available in paperback format with the ISBN 014018970X.