Portrait of Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton

Edith Newbold Wharton was an American writer and designer. Wharton drew upon her insider's knowledge of the upper-class New York "aristocracy" to portray, realistically, the lives and morals of the Gilded Age. In 1921, she became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, for her novel, The Age of Innocence. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, in 1996. Her other well-known works are The House of Mirth, the novella Ethan Frome, and several notable ghost stories.

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The writing of fiction

"The Writing of Fiction" by Edith Wharton is a guide on the craft of writing fiction, written in the early 20th century. This work explores the fundam...

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The mother's recompense

"The Mother's Recompense" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Kate Clephane, a woman in her early forties...

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The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 1

"The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 1" by Edith Wharton is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th and early 20th cent...

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The Spark (The 'Sixties)

Book 3 of "Old New York."

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A Son at the Front

"A Son at the Front" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around John Campton, an American portrait painte...

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French Ways and Their Meaning

"French Ways and Their Meaning" by Edith Wharton is a contemplative work that blends observational essays with cultural analysis, likely written in th...

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A Motor-Flight Through France

"A Motor-Flight Through France" by Edith Wharton is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the journey of the autho...

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The Descent of Man and Other Stories

"The Descent of Man and Other Stories" by Edith Wharton is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening story, "The...

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Bunner Sisters

"Bunner Sisters" by Edith Wharton is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers on the lives of two sisters, Ann Eliza and Eveli...

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Twilight sleep

Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_Sleep_(novel)

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New Year's Day (The 'Seventies)

Book 4 of "Old New York."

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False Dawn (The 'Forties)

Book 1 of "Old New York."

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Italian Villas and Their Gardens

"Italian Villas and Their Gardens" by Edith Wharton is a richly illustrated account of the architectural and garden designs of Italian villas, written...

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Fighting France, from Dunkerque to Belfort

"Fighting France, from Dunkerque to Belfort" by Edith Wharton is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically around the t...

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The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and Other Stories

"The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and Other Stories" by Edith Wharton is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories in...

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Ethan Frome

"Ethan Frome" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ethan Frome, a taciturn and physically impaired ...

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The Valley of Decision

"The Valley of Decision" by Edith Wharton is a novel set during the late 19th century, which explores themes of social class, identity, and the strugg...

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The Decoration of Houses

"The Decoration of Houses" by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman is a practical guide on interior design, written in the late 19th century. The work explo...

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The House of Mirth

"The House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the late 19th century that delves into themes of social class, gender roles, and personal ...

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The Greater Inclination

"The Greater Inclination" by Edith Wharton is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories delve into the complexit...

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