The Marne

Edith Wharton was born in 1862 into one of the wealthiest and most respected families in New York. In addition to Twilight SleepAmong his vast literary work, the following stand out. The Age of Innocence, Ethan Frome, Young Rebels and The House of HappinessKnown for her insight and sharp wit, she is an exceptional chronicler and one of the most important names in world literature. She was the first woman to be awarded the Prize. Pulitzer She received her Nobel Prize in Fiction, was named an honorary doctorate from Yale University, and was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She died in France in 1937.