Au temps de l'innocence
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Language: FrenchPublished:
Authors:
- Wharton, Edith
1862 - 1937
About this book
In the late 19th century, New York's elite society was a world of strict codes and hidden desires. "Au temps de l'innocence" by Edith Wharton explores this intricate social tapestry through the eyes of Newland Archer, a man torn between duty and passion. As he navigates the expectations of his engagement to May Welland, he grapples with the suffocating norms that dictate love and ambition. Wharton deftly critiques the concept of "innocence" and the constraints of societal approval, revealing the unspoken tensions that define human relationships. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this novel invites readers to reflect on the complexities of choice and consequence in a world governed by unyielding tradition.
