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The Age of Innocence

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Edith Wharton Biography

Early Years
Marriage and Depression
Passions, Artistic Friends, and Travel
The War and Later Years

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Book 1: Chapter I
Book 1: Chapters II–III
Book 1: Chapters IV–VI
Book 1: Chapters VII–VIII
Book 1: Chapters IX–XI
Book 1: Chapters XII–XIII
Book 1: Chapters XIV–XV
Book 1: Chapters XVI–XVII
Book 1: Chapter XVIII
Book 2: Chapters IXX–XX
Book 2: Chapters XXI–XXIV
Book 2: Chapters XXV–XXVI
Book 2: Chapters XXVII–XXX
Book 2: Chapters XXXI–XXXIII
Book 2: Chapter XXXIV

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Newland Archer
May Welland Archer
Countess Ellen Olenska
Mrs. Manson Mingott

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Themes in The Age of Innocence
The Ironic Title of The Age of Innocence

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Book 2: Chapters IXX–XX

alacrity eager willingness or readiness, often manifested by quick, lively action.

vicissitudes difficulties that are likely to occur.

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