The Age of Innocence (Annotated)

Set in 1870s New York, Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence explores the intricate social rituals of a privileged society and how they influence individual lives. Through the story of Newland Archer and his attraction to Ellen Olenska, the novel offers a compelling examination of societal expectations, personal choices, and the price of morality. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1921, this unabridged edition includes critical essays and insights into Wharton’s depiction of a bygone era facing inevitable change.