In the soft folds of night, we are drawn into the gilded age of New York, where the delicate dance of duty and desire unfolds in Edith Whartons The Age of Innocence. Through Newland Archers contemplative eyes, we perceive the constraints of a society finely embroidered with expectations, as he stands at the crossroads between a life prescribed and a passion that beckons with the wild fragrance of the unknown. Around him, Ellen Olenska, the embodiment of uncharted freedoms, and May Welland, the perfect portrait of societal ideals, swirl in a delicate ballet of contrasts, each step a silent negotiation between personal longing and cultural confines. As the moon climbs, let us traverse the velvety darkness of these intricately woven lives, where each whisper of silk and sigh of tradition invites us to explore what lies beneath the surface. This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm