
[美]伊迪絲·華頓
純真爲“純潔真摯”之意,與“世故、圓滑”相對。純真可能是兒時的一塊巧克力,青春期的一次暗戀,朋友間的一次義無反顧。純真宛如生命中的花朵,人人嚮往,卻經常被現實摧折。歲月可以沖淡許多過往,心底的純真與美好卻如鮮花般綻放,且近,且遠。伊迪絲·華頓的經典之作《純真年代》講述的就是純真的愛與理想跟社會現實之間糾纏不清的故事。作者也因此書獲得美國最有影響力的獎項:普利策獎。
i couldn't even believe the story happend in a foreign society of one hundred years ago,seemingly not only distant and obscure to me but also such romantic.it intricately weaves a tale of love,duty and social conventions,the protagonist,Archer,is a man torn between his love for the unconventional Olenska and his sense of duty to his family and society, Wharton's vivid descriptions of the opulent parties,lavish dinners,and strict social hierarchies bring the era to life,i can almost feel the silk gowns rustling and hear the clink of crystal glasses.a long novel which makes me fully indulge in the vintage vibe and fantastic romance is absolutely a must to read if you're like me a romantic-oriented reader...