The Age of Innocence

Wharton, Edith

ISBN 10: 1931056838 ISBN 13: 9781931056830

Publisher: New Millenium Audio, 2001

Synopsis

In edith wharton's old New York, members of the upper class "dread scandal more than disease," and move in a social whirl centered on formal dances held in the ballrooms of stately brownstones. As Newland Archer prepares to marry, the mysterious, intensely nonconformist countess Ellen Olenska returns to New York after a long absence. In a dramatic portrait of desire and betrayal, Newland's corner of his conventional world is turned upside down.

Joanne Woodward's reading of this classic novel follows her narration for the 1993 film version of the book. Ms. Woodward's career has been distinguished by much critical acclaim, including a Best Actress Oscar received in 1957 for her starring role in The Three Faces of Eve.

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About the Author

Edith Wharton was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize , for The Age of Innocence. Born in 1862, into one of New York's older and richer families, she was educated here and abroad. As keen observer and chronicler of society, she is without peer. She died in France in 1937.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Millenium Audio
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931056838
• ISBN 13: 9781931056830
• Binding: Audio Cassette