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Edith Wharton
The Age of Innocence
"The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton is a novel published in 1920. Set in 1870s upper-class New York society, it follows Newland Archer, a gentleman lawyer preparing to marry the beautiful but sheltered May Welland. His secure world shifts when May's unconventional cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska, arrives from Europe, fleeing a scandalous marriage. As Newland grows fascinated by Ellen's bold defiance of social rules, he faces an agonizing choice between duty and desire in a world where appearances matter more than truth.
George Meredith
Diana of the Crossways — Complete
"Diana of the Crossways — Complete" by George Meredith is a novel published in 1885, based on the life of socialite and writer Caroline Norton. Beautiful, intelligent, and hotheaded Diana Warwick becomes entangled in both political and social scandal. Her efforts to advance her husband's career through befriending a Cabinet Minister lead to alienation and public disgrace. Attempting to live independently through writing, Diana finds her involvement in politics brings personal and public ruin. Can she navigate a society that demands women remain passive?
Edith Wharton
Au temps de l'innocence
"Au temps de l'innocence" by Edith Wharton is a novel published in 1920. Set in 1870s New York high society, it follows Newland Archer, a gentleman lawyer anticipating marriage to the beautiful May Welland. His certainty wavers when May's cousin, the scandalous Countess Ellen Olenska, returns from Europe after separating from her husband. As Newland grows fascinated by Ellen's bold defiance of social conventions, he must choose between duty and desire in a world where appearances matter more than truth.
George Meredith
Diana of the Crossways — Volume 2
"Diana of the Crossways — Volume 2" by George Meredith is a novel published in 1885, based on socialite Caroline Norton's life. The story follows Diana Warwick, a beautiful and intelligent but headstrong woman who becomes entangled in political and social scandal. Her attempts to help her husband through friendship with a Cabinet Minister lead to alienation, while her pursuit of independence through writing draws her deeper into political intrigue, resulting in both personal and public downfall.
George Meredith
Diana of the Crossways — Volume 5
"Diana of the Crossways — Volume 5" by George Meredith is the fifth volume of a novel published in 1885. Based on the life of socialite Caroline Norton, it follows Diana Warwick, a beautiful and intelligent but hotheaded woman caught in political and social scandal. Her attempts to advance her husband's career through friendship with a Cabinet Minister lead to alienation, while her efforts to live independently through writing ultimately bring personal and public grief. The story explores women's limited agency in Victorian society.
George Meredith
Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4
"Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4" by George Meredith is part of a novel published in 1885. The story follows Diana Warwick, a beautiful and intelligent but headstrong woman who becomes entangled in political and social scandal. Through her efforts to advance her husband's career and later live independently as a writer, she navigates treacherous waters of Victorian society. Her passionate nature and involvement in politics lead to public disgrace and personal betrayal, testing the loyalty of those around her.
George Meredith
Diana of the Crossways — Volume 3
"Diana of the Crossways — Volume 3" by George Meredith is part of a novel published in 1885. Based on the life of socialite Caroline Norton, it follows Diana Warwick, a beautiful and intelligent woman caught in political and social scandal. When her efforts to advance her husband's career through befriending a Cabinet Minister backfire, Diana seeks independence through writing. However, her continued involvement in politics leads to personal betrayal and public disgrace, testing her resolve to live on her own terms.
George Meredith
Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1
"Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel published in 1885, based on socialite Caroline Norton's life. Beautiful and intelligent Diana Warwick becomes entangled in political and social scandal when her efforts to help her husband through a friendship with a Cabinet minister backfire. Attempting to live independently as a writer, she finds her involvement in politics leads to both personal and public catastrophe. The work has been described as a feminist novel exploring themes of women's agency and independence.
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