“And all the while, I suppose," he thought, "real people were living somewhere, and real things happening to them.”
Book:Age of Innocence
Quote by Edith Wharton
Work
Age of Innocence
Edith Wharton's classic novel delves into the complexities of relationships and societal expectations during the Gilded Age, offering a poignant look at the lives of its characters caught between the desire for love and the pressures of their social standing. more
Author
Edith Wharton
American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more
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