The Age of Innocence, written by Edith Wharton, is a captivating novel that delves into the societal constraints and moral complexities of 19th-century New York society. Part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, this edition offers quality editions at affordable prices to students and general readers, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras.

• Introduction by a contemporary top writer or scholar
• Brief biography of Edith Wharton
• Chronology of historical, biographical, and cultural events during the time period
• Footnotes and endnotes for enhanced understanding
• Selective discussions of works inspired by the novel, such as parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films
• Comments from other famous authors
• Study questions to challenge readers’ viewpoints and expectations

First published in 1920, this edition was released on August 26, 2004, with a print length of 336 pages. ISBN-10: 9781593081430 | ISBN-13: 978-1593081430.