Edith Wharton

Novelist and short story writer, The Age of Innocence

Edith Wharton - Artists & Creatives born January 24th, 1862
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Born in 1862, this American novelist and short story writer focused on the lives and morals of the American upper class during the Gilded Age. The career began with publishing poetry and short stories in magazines. A significant work, The Age of Innocence, was published in 1920, earning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. The writing often explored themes of societal constraints and the complexities of human relationships. Other notable works include Ethan Frome and The House of Mirth. In addition to fiction, the writer also authored several works on architecture and design, reflecting a deep interest in aestheticism.

Published The Age of Innocence, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

Authored The House of Mirth

Wrote Ethan Frome

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