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In the opulent New York of the Gilded Age, a world of velvet curtains and whispered judgments, every action is governed by an invisible code. For Newland Archer, a wealthy and honorable young lawyer, the path is clear: a respectable marriage to the lovely and impeccably suitable May Welland. His future is a portrait of perfect conformity. But when May's unconventional cousin, the Countess Ellen Olenska, returns from Europe trailed by scandal and a yearning for freedom, Newland's carefully constructed world is thrown into turmoil. He is drawn to her intelligence and her defiance of the society that seeks to suffocate her. What begins as a duty to help a relative soon blossoms into a profound, unspoken passion that threatens to shatter the foundations of their lives and the rigid society that binds them. A Look Behind a Cinematic MasterpieceThis book pulls back the curtain on Martin Scorsese's acclaimed film, exploring his meticulous adaptation of Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Delve into a world of hidden meanings and forbidden love: Explore the intricate web of social rituals that defined an era. Uncover the hidden meanings behind every dinner party and opera visit. Analyze the devastating consequences of a love born out of time. Gain a deeper appreciation for the novel and its celebrated film adaptation. It is a journey into a bygone era, a study of the human heart in conflict with itself, and a tribute to the devastating beauty of a love that could never truly be.

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