Birth: 1862-01-24
, Nova Iorque
Death: 1937-08-11
, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt
Edith Wharton was an American novelist and short story writer, known for her penetrating depictions of American high society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works often explore themes of social class, morality, and the constraints placed upon women. She is considered one of the most important writers in American literature.