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The Age of Innocence | Essays and Criticism

• Divided Man: An Examination of Newland Archer

  The following essay examines Newland Archer's divided self and the three major decisions he faces in The Age of Innocence.

• The Age of Innocence: An Overview

  An overview of the novel's meaning with an emphasis on the aspect of a changing society in the novel.

• Wharton and Old New York

  This essay explores Wharton's nostalgic treatment of "Old New York" in The Age of Innocence. The excerpt contains numerous references to other works by the author, as well as quotes and passages from the novel.

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1. The Age of Innocence: Introduction
2. The Age of Innocence: Summary
   1. Book 1 Summary
   2. Book 2 Summary
3. The Age of Innocence: Edith Wharton Biography
4. The Age of Innocence: Themes
5. The Age of Innocence: Style
6. The Age of Innocence: Historical Context
7. The Age of Innocence: Critical Overview
8. The Age of Innocence: Character Analysis
   1. Newland Archer
   2. Countess Ellen Olenska
   3. May Welland
   4. Other Characters
9. The Age of Innocence: Essays and Criticism
   1. Divided Man: An Examination of Newland Archer
   2. The Age of Innocence: An Overview
   3. Wharton and Old New York
10. The Age of Innocence: Compare and Contrast
11. The Age of Innocence: Topics for Further Study
12. The Age of Innocence: Media Adaptations
13. The Age of Innocence: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Age of Innocence: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. The Age of Innocence: Pictures
16. Copyright

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