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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I love this book and have read it three times. I've felt a little differently each time, but in general I agree with you. Ellen Olenska is there as an "other" - a representative of a different life, a non-traditional life, an opportunity - and as such, she isn't quite as fully fleshed out as a character as she could be.

The first time I read this I was wildly annoyed that the story is told from Newland Archer's POV, but in subsequent readings I was so impressed with how Wharton shows exactly what May and Ellen are thinking and experiencing even through Newland's clueless POV. I would love a retelling in May's voice. [/quote]

That is a great point about the perceptions through Newland's POV. And yes, clueless. Also a brat but that is obvious.

I am now reading Old New York which makes references to some of the families in Age of Innocence. I agree that written through May's perspective would have been amazing.[/quote]

NP and I love Old New York.[/quote]

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