“In reality they all lived in a kind of hieroglyphic world, where the real thing was never said or done or even thought, but only represented by a set of arbitrary signs.”
Book:The Age of Innocence
Quote by Edith Wharton
Work
The Age of Innocence
Edith Wharton's classic novel depicts the intricate social dynamics and romantic entanglements of a young woman navigating the restrictive society of New York high society during the Gilded Age. 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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