"Contexts" constructs the historical foundation for this highly historical novel. It includes numerous documents related to the "New York Four Hundred," elite social gatherings, archery (the sport for upper-class daughters), as well as Wharton's manuscripts, letters, and related writings.

"Criticism" gathers eleven contemporary American and British reviews and nine major essays on "The Age of Innocence," including an innovative piece regarding the two cinematic adaptations of the novel.

Also included is "A Timeline and Selected Bibliography."

Pages: 544, Year of Publication: 0108, Dimensions: 14.5x14.5cm.