At its core, "The Age of Innocence" is a novel about the tension between individual desire and social obligation. Wharton skillfully explores the societal norms of her time, revealing the constraints placed on women, in particular, and the limitations of social mobility.

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Explore Edith Wharton's timeless classic, "The Age of Innocence," a poignant novel of love, duty, and social class set in Gilded Age New York City. Download a free PDF version and discover the world of this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece.