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In this American classic of America's Gilded Age, Newland Archer (known to all as Archer) finds himself in an approach-approach conflict. On one hand, he is betrothed to May Welland, a member of America's aristocracy, who has been raised to be the perfect wife and mother. On the other hand, he is passionately attracted to Ellen Olenska, a cousin of May. She became a countess by marrying the Count Olenska. Her decision to seek a divorce has become a social scandal which is only aggravated by her
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A book that moved me emotionally and intellectually. Make a choice between family, safety, and tradition or adventure, the unknown, and excitement. That makes it sound a little trite by Wharton carries it off beautifully and left me with an aching heart.
This book was ok.. The end felt uncomplete and made me angry, and it felt like nothing was solved. This was frustrating, because I had just read a lot of words expecting something to come of it, and nothing really did, so it felt like a waste of perfectly good reading time. However, I gave it more than just one or 2 stars because the author wrote it very well. She pulled me into the story and described interactions and personalities in a way that made me feel like I knew the people. I will try m
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Jun 30, 2007
Shasta
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it was amazing
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all-time-favorites,
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Aug 18, 2007
Melissa
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really liked it
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Dec 09, 2010
Mackenzie
marked it as classics
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