Old New York

The events in Old New York are set in the same New York as Wharton's The Age of Innocence, making this a prequel. In Old New York Wharton once again explores the manners and morals of 19th century New York upper-class society. Unsurprisingly Old New York is reminiscent of The Age of Innocence. Once again Wharton is at her very best weaving stories full of truth and power.

Some characters from The Age of Innocence that you'll meet againare Mrs. (Catherine) Manson Mingott, Sillerton Jackson, Mrs. Lemuel Struthers, Henry Van der Luyden.

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Evenimentele din Old New York se desfasoara in acelasi New York cu The Age of Innocence din Wharton, facand din aceasta un prequel. In Old New York, Wharton exploreaza inca o data manierele si moravurile societatii de clasa superioara din New York din secolul al XIX-lea.