The Age of Innocence
by Edith Wharton
Source: Wharton, E. (1920) The Age of Innocence New York, NY: D. Appleton & Co.
- Part 1, Chapter 2
- Newland shows is support for his fiance's family.
- Part 1, Chapter 3
- Archer and May officially announce their engagement.
- Part 1, Chapter 4
- Archer and May, now newly engaged, pay a visit to their many friends and relatives. Mrs. Mingott assists May in her wedding preparations.
- Part 1, Chapter 5
- Mr. Jackson has dinner at the Archer Family home. During dinner, Newland defends the Countess' recent behavior.
- Part 1, Chapter 6
- Newland ponders his upcoming marriage to May. Newland hopes that he can help the Countess be accepted in high society.
- Part 1, Chapter 7
- Newland and his mother tell the van der Luydens about the Countess' recent treatment. The van der Luydens extend an invitation to the Countess.
- Part 1, Chapter 8
- Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
- Part 1, Chapter 9
- Archer pays a visit to the Countess at her home, where they discuss the many difficulties of life in New York.
- Part 1, Chapter 10
- Newland and May's discussion of their engagement leaves Newland questioning his future wife's ability to think for herself.
- Part 1, Chapter 11
- Newland decides he must protect Ellen from herself. Newland meets with Letterblair to discuss the Countess' affairs.
- Part 1, Chapter 12
- Newland warns Ellen about the possible outcome of the divorce.
- Part 1, Chapter 13
- At the theater, a particularly moving scene reminds Newland of the Countess.
- Part 1, Chapter 14
- Newland is approached by Ned as he leaves the theater. Newland accepts an invitation from friends, hoping to come into contact with the Countess.
- Part 1, Chapter 15
- Newland departs for Florida in spite of a request by Ellen.
- Part 2, Chapter 16
- Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
- Part 2, Chapter 17
- Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
- Part 2, Chapter 18
- Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
- Part 2, Chapter 19
- May and Newland's wedding day finally comes.
- Part 2, Chapter 20
- Newland and May travel to Europe for the honeymoon, where they visit with friends.
- Part 2, Chapter 21
- The newlyweds return to New York where Newland avoids a chance encounter with Ellen.
- Part 2, Chapter 22
- Bored with married life, Newport decides to visit an old friend.
- Part 2, Chapter 23
- Newland travels to Boston.
- Part 2, Chapter 24
- Newland and Ellen's time together gives them the chance to catch up.
- Part 2, Chapter 25
- Upon arriving in New York, Newland is surprised to meet an acquaintance from London.
- Part 2, Chapter 26
- Newland discovers new details about Ellen's relationship with the Mingott family, following her decision regarding her marriage.
- Part 2, Chapter 27
- A financial disaster puts a damper on Newland's plans.
- Part 2, Chapter 28
- Newland sends a request to Ellen requesting her presence in New York. The Beaufort's financial and social situation continues to worsen.
- Part 2, Chapter 29
- Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
- Part 2, Chapter 30
- Changing circumstances bring Ellen and Newland together again.
- Part 2, Chapter 31
- Newland discovers that Ellen intends to stay in New York. May informs Newland of a new, unexpected friendship.
- Part 2, Chapter 32
- The affairs of Mrs. Beaufort and Ellen are the topic of conversation at the van der Luydens home. Newland is greatly affected by news concerning Ellen.
- Part 2, Chapter 33
- While attending a formal dinner for Ellen, Newland takes notice of the attendees' new kindness toward the honored guest.
- Part 2, Chapter 34
- After the passage of many years Newland, now widowed, travels to Paris with his son. Newland declines an invitation from his son.