“We can't behave like people in novels, though, can we?” —Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence In a society where people “dreaded scandal more than disease,” passion was a force of ruin. Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence is set amidst the pre-World War I “Golden Age” of upper-class society in New York, and is framed by society’s strict moral code. When soon-to-be-wed Newland Archer finds himself enraptured by his bride-to-be’s code-flouting cousin, he faces a turbulent battle between passion and social value. One of the great masterpieces in American literature, The Age of Innocence is now available as part of the Word Cloud Classic series, making it a chic and affordable addition to the libraries of literature lovers everywhere.
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A Tale of Two Cities
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Charles Dickens's novel portrays a world divided between Paris and London during the tumultuous French Revolution. The story begins with the release of Dr. Manette, who has spent eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille, reuniting with his daughter in England. There, two contrasting men—Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a brilliant yet disreputable English lawyer—become entwined through their love for Lucie Manette. As they navigate the peaceful streets of London, they are inevitably drawn to the violent chaos of Paris during the Reign of Terror, where they face the grim reality of La Guillotine. The narrative blends epic drama and personal tragedy, exploring themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice. Dickens's enduring impact is evident in his ability to capture the complexities of human nature and societal upheaval, making this work a powerful reflection on the consequences of revolution and the resilience of love.