Birthdate: January 24, 1862
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York City
Died: August 11, 1937
Edith Wharton was a prominent American writer and designer recognized for her perceptive depictions of the upper-class New York society in the Gilded Age. Drawing from her deep understanding of elite circles, she authentically portrayed their lives and values in her works. Wharton achieved a significant milestone in history as the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for her novel The Age of Innocence in 1921. Her influential literary works include The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome, and a collection of captivating ghost stories.
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