Edith Wharton
American writer and designer (1862–1937)
Edith Wharton was born on January 24, 1862 in New York City and died on August 11, 1937 in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, aged 75. Recorded occupations: writer, novelist, poet, translator, prose writer and art historian. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: poetry. Notable works include “The Mount”, “The Age of Innocence”, “The Touchstone”, “The House of Mirth”, “The Reef” and “The Custom of the Country”. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, National Women's Hall of Fame and Pulitzer Prize for the Novel. Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters.
- Born
- January 24, 1862 · New York City
- Died
- August 11, 1937 · Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt
- Age at death
- 75
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- writer, novelist, poet, translator, prose writer, art historian
- Notable works
- The Mount, The Age of Innocence, The Touchstone, The House of Mirth, The Reef, The Custom of the Country
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, National Women's Hall of Fame, Pulitzer Prize for the Novel
- Wikipedia editions
- 65 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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