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The Age of Innocence

by Edith Wharton · 302 pages · Published December 1919
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4.00 / 5 across 160K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A restrained, devastating Adult classic fiction built around forbidden love, social constraints, sacrifice. 302 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Restrained Devastating Elegant
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Forbidden Love
Social Constraints
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Book profile

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Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Classic Fiction
Romance
Social Commentary
Moods
Restrained
Devastating
Elegant
Key Tropes
Forbidden Love
Social Constraints
Sacrifice
Ending
Satisfying
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No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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