The Age of Innocence: Chapters 2-5
"Why shouldn't she be conspicuous if she chooses?"
Welcome to Week 2! This week, we’re getting properly into the novel with a set of four chapters that establish the plot, introduce our central characters, and get us even more steeped in this rich, Old New York social world.
I also put out an audio summary of this week’s chapters, should you want to listen to me ramble about everything I noticed as I re…
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