The Age of Innocence has become one of the most widely read and influential books ever written. It reveals the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of a true literary colossus, Edith Wharton. Published in hundreds of editions and translated into virtually every modern language, it has not been out of print since 1920. ● Contains extended historical context and a critical essay: Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence: A Cultural and Historical Perspective, by historian Elizab