The Age of Innocence (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) by Edith Wharton (English)

Description: The Age of Innocence (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) by Edith Wharton Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Mass Market Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Age of Innocence," by Edith Wharton, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of "Barnes & Noble Classics": New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. "Barnes & Noble Classics "pulls together a constellation of influences-biographical, historical, and literary-to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.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 definehis life-or mercilessly destroy it.Maureen Howard is a critic, teacher, and writer of fiction. Her seven novels include "Bridgeport Bus," "Natural History," and "A Lover's Almanac," Her memoir, "Facts of Life," won the National Book Critics' Circle Award. She has taught at Yale and Columbia University. Publisher Description "Age of Innocence," by Edith Wharton, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of "Barnes & Noble Classics": New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. "Barnes & Noble Classics "pulls together a constellation of influences-biographical, historical, and literary-to enrich each readers understanding of these enduring works. Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, "The Age of Innocence" is Edith Whartons 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 Archers 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 definehis life-or mercilessly destroy it. Maureen Howard is a critic, teacher, and writer of fiction. Her seven novels include "Bridgeport Bus," "Natural History," and "A Lovers Almanac," Her memoir, "Facts of Life," won the National Book Critics Circle Award. She has taught at Yale and Columbia University. Author Biography Americas most famous woman of letters, and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton was born into one of the last "leisured class" families in New York City, as she put it, in 1862. Educated privately, she was married to Edward Wharton in 1885, and for the next few years they spent their time in the high society of Newport, Rhode Island, then Lenox, Massachusetts, and Europe. It was in Europe that Wharton first met Henry James, who was to have a profound and lasting influence on her life and work. Whartons first published book was a work of nonfiction in collaboration with Og Details ISBN 1593080743 ISBN-13 9781593080747 Title The Age of Innocence (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) Author Edith Wharton Format Mass Market Paperback Year 2004 Pages 324 Publisher Barnes & Noble Classics GE_Item_ID:11505369; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! 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