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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Age of Innocence

Book • 2006
Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" is a novel set in New York City during the Gilded Age. It tells the story of Newland Archer, a lawyer entangled in a complex love triangle.

The novel explores themes of social constraints, morality, and the clash between tradition and personal desires.

Wharton masterfully portrays the rigid social structures of the time and the stifling expectations placed upon women.

The novel's intricate plot and insightful character development make it a classic of American literature.

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