The Age of Innocence
by Edith Wharton, Maureen Howard
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, Maureen Howard holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 102.6K reader ratings. First published in 1920. The book spans 293 pages.
About The Age of Innocence
Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, The Age of Innocence is Edith Wharton’s masterful portrait of desire and betrayal during the sumptuous Golden Age of Old New York, a time when society people “dreaded scandal more than disease.”This is Newland Archer’s world as he prepares to marry the beautiful but conventional May Welland. But when the mysterious Countess Ellen Olenska returns to New York after a disastrous marriage, Archer falls deeply in love with her. Torn between duty and passion, Archer struggles to make a decision that will either courageously define his life—or mercilessly destroy it.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edith Wharton, Maureen Howard |
| Published | 1920 |
| Pages | 293 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 102,646 |
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What genre is The Age of Innocence?
The Age of Innocence is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Age of Innocence worth reading?
Based on 102.6K reader ratings, The Age of Innocence has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Age of Innocence?
The Age of Innocence has 293 pages.
Who wrote The Age of Innocence?
The Age of Innocence was written by Edith Wharton, Maureen Howard. It was first published in 1920.
What is the ISBN for The Age of Innocence?
The ISBN-13 for The Age of Innocence is 9781593081430.0.
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