An elegant portrait of desire and betrayal in Old New York. In the highest circle of New York social life during the 1870's, Newland Archer, a young lawyer, prepares to marry the docile May Welland. Before their engagement is announced, he meets May's cousin, the mysterious, nonconformist Countess Ellen Olenska, who has returned to New York after a long absence.
Information
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
281
ISBN:
9780860680697
Publish year:
1992
Publish date:
Feb. 24, 1992
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton was an American novelist known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Age of Innocence." Her literary style was characterized by her detailed depiction of high society and exploration of societal norms. Wharton's contributions to literature include her insightful critiques of the upper class and exploration of human emotions.
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