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Podcast Mentions

The Age of Innocence

Edith Wharton

Complete and unabridged hardcover edition. First published in 1920.

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Office Ladies

Angela Kinsey said she read The Age of Innocence while preparing for her audition, and the novel's 1870s New York setting helped shape her portrayal of Angela Martin.

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I had started reading the book, The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, and I was immersed in this world of 1870s New York society, which informed my approach to the Angela Martin audition.

— Episode: All About Angela Martin

Episode: All About Angela Martin

Angela Kinsey said she read The Age of Innocence while preparing for her audition, and the novel's 1870s New York setting helped shape her portrayal of Angela Martin.

"

I had started reading the book, The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, and I was immersed in this world of 1870s New York society, which informed my approach to the Angela Martin audition.

Monday Morning Podcast

Bill Burr mentioned that he had to read this book in college and didn't care for it, referencing Edith Wharton's writing style.

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Edith Wharton is that lady who made the flag and the Afghan in the late 1800s. Now she was married and she didn't like to be fucking married. We had to read the stupid ass fucking book in college. And...

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-25-23

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-25-23

Bill Burr mentioned that he had to read this book in college and didn't care for it, referencing Edith Wharton's writing style.

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Edith Wharton is that lady who made the flag and the Afghan in the late 1800s. Now she was married and she didn't like to be fucking married. We had to read the stupid ass fucking book in college. And you know what? It's stunk. She was a feature act at best.

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