The Refugees

Edith Wharton, an influential American writer, expertly captured the essence of Gilded Age society through her intimate knowledge of New York's upper class. Notably, she was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature in 1921 for The Age of Innocence. Her prolific output includes 15 novels, seven novellas, and 85 short stories, alongside works on poetry, design, and cultural criticism. Wharton's legacy is further honored by her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1996, highlighting her significant contributions to literature.