Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is best known for her keen observations of upper-class society and the complexities of social relationships. Her works often explore themes of privilege, tradition, and the individual's inner conflicts within societal expectations. Wharton was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921 for her novel "The Age of Innocence." Her writing combines elegant prose with sharp social commentary, providing enduring insights into human nature and societal change.