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Wharton, Edith (1862–1937) Acclaimed American writer whose novels, novellas and short stories meticulously document both high-society New York and Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the way in which lives are shaped and dominated by social strictures and community pressure . Name variations: Pussy; Lily.
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) [4621] Peter Powell, Edith Wharton (c. 1910), courtesy of the Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Edith Wharton was born into a wealthy, conservative, New York family that traced its lineage back to the colonial settlement of the city. Although growing up within the upper ...
Oct 21, 2021 · Share full article. THE AGE OF INNOCENCE by Edith Wharton | Review first published Oct. 17, 1920. Mrs. Wharton’s admirable career is a progression from the external to the internal; she began as ...
Our Mission. The Mount is a National Historic Landmark and cultural center dedicated to the intellectual, artistic, and humanitarian legacy of author Edith Wharton (1862-1937), whose works include classic novels such as The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth, as well as authoritative works on architecture, design, and travel.
There are no velvet ropes and stanchions, instead we invite our visitors to sit and interact with the rooms. Interpretive exhibits throughout the house explore Wharton’s life, her humanitarian efforts, literary legacy, and lives of the servants. The house and gardens are open daily May-October and most weekends, November-February.
Aug 10, 2012 · Those people are, first and foremost, Edith Wharton, who, according to Goldman-Price, was just coming into her own at the age of 45, where the novel begins. "She has just finally made a success of ...
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was born into a tightly controlled society at a time when women were discouraged from achieving anything beyond a proper marriage. Wharton broke through these strictures to become one of America’s greatest writers. Author of The Age of Innocence, Ethan Frome, and The House of Mirth, she wrote over 40 books in 40 ...
