The Age of Innocence (1920)

by Edith Wharton

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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the upper echelons of New York society, exploring themes of tradition, social norms, and personal desire. The narrative begins with Newland Archer, a young lawyer engaged to the demure May Welland, as he navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations amidst his attraction to May's scandalous cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska.