THE AGE OF INNOCENCE is Edith Wharton's insider's look at New York society at a time when an address above 12th Street was considered the wild frontier. May Welland, demure and pretty, is born and bred to marry Newland Archer, a thoughtful barrister. He in turn loves the brazen, unconventional, and attractive Countess Ellen Olenska, who has left her Count behind in Europe and returned to New York alone to get over a bad marriage. As the delicacies of this love triangle are played out, Wharton takes the opportunity to effect a subtle critique of America's East Coast upper classes, not only painting a deliciously detailed portrait of old New York and the rigid rules that governed society, but also providing readers with entertainment of the highest order. With this novel, Edith Wharton became, in 1921, the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize. Spine creasing and cover wear. Still looks nice. n n

This tragic short novel tells the tale of Ethan Frome, who lives an isolated life in cold New England. When his mother dies, he marries his cousin Zeena for companionship, rather than for love. When they hire Mattie Silver as a live-in household helper, Ethan and the young Mattie fall desperately in love. Inevitably, Zeena discovers the affair. Minimum wear. Still a nice copy. Looks unread. n n

Brochura em boa condicao; texto sem grifos nem marcas. Fora de catalogo. 335p. 9991/2415.

Purchase book at www.motorcitybookstore.com�47575681 Will ship in 24 hours. Book in great condition.Will be shipped in bubble mailer

Purchase book at www.motorcitybookstore.com�93966356 Super Fast Shipping. Orders are shipped daily. Customer satisfaction is our priority.