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“It's you who are telling me; opening my eyes to things I'd looked at so long that I'd ceased to see them.”

Quote by Edith Wharton

Book:The Age of Innocence

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

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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Book:Delphi Complete Works of Edith Wharton (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Edith Wharton (Illustrated)

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Source: House of Mirth and the Age of Innocence

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Source: The Age of Innocence: American Literature

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Source: Medea and Other Plays

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Book:A Game of Thrones: The Illustrated Edition: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One

Source: A Game of Thrones: The Illustrated Edition: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One

“The world survived the fall of the Roman empire and will no doubt outlast our own so much more splendid civilisation.”

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