Wharton, Edith

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, renowned for her insightful exploration of the lives and morals of the American upper class during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her most famous works include "The Age of Innocence," which won the Pulitzer Prize, and "The House of Mirth." Wharton's writing often delved into themes of societal expectations, marriage, and the constraints placed on women. She was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for literature, and her contributions have had a lasting impact on American literature and critique of social norms.