Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton began writing poetry and fiction early in life but her first novel was not published until she was forty. Her novel The House of Mirth established her as a leading writer. The Age of Innocence was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. She was the first woman to receive that honor. In 1929 she was awarded the American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Fiction.
Edith Wharton began writing poetry and fiction early in life but her first novel was not published until she was forty. Her novel The House of Mirth established her as a leading writer. The Age of Innocence was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. She was the first woman to receive that honor. In 1929 she was awarded the American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Fiction. See less
Edith Wharton's Featured Books
Edith Wharton book reviews
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The Custom of the Country
Not what I'd been led to believe
by Daniel C, May 17, 2021
This book went straight into the trash. Completely unreadable. It is some sort of cheapo reprint on large size paper with print so tiny, so minuscule, I would have had to use a magnifying glass to ... Read More
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The House of Mirth
Captivating
by Martha P, Jul 31, 2014
Loved the outlay. Was very fascinating. Light and fun. Read More
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Ethan Frome
Great Read.Romance, Tragedy
by Linda, Feb 14, 2014
This is a classic which is still used today in many psychology classes. A romance in marriage gone wrong. Another woman? This has all the twist to make it a great read. It has an ending like no ... Read More
