Au temps de l'innocence by Edith Wharton
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Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937
French
"Au temps de l'innocence" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of New York's high society, it navigates the intricate social dynamics and expectations of the era. The narrative primarily follows Newland Archer, a young man engaged to May Welland, as he grapples with the constraints of his environmen...
of their world. The opening of the story introduces a vibrant scene at the Academy of Music in New York during a performance by Christine Nilsson. Newland Archer arrives late, reflecting on the social conventions that dictate his life, including the fascination with the innocent beauty of May Welland. As the performance unfolds, Archer’s gaze shifts between the stage and his fiancée's family, particularly focusing on the implications of Ellen Olenska's return, which stirs curiosity and unease among the attendees. The atmosphere hints at an examination of love, duty, and the rigidity of social expectations as Archer finds himself torn between societal obligations and deeper, perhaps forbidden, emotions awakened by Ellen's presence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kenneth Johnson
2 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. A solid resource I will return to often.
Lisa Flores
2 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Donald Hall
5 months agoBelieve the hype, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. It was exactly what I needed right now.
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Logan Lopez
2 months agoSimply put, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. A solid resource I will return to often.