Edith Newbold Wharton - Biography.

Edith Newbold Wharton - Biography. American novelist and short-story writer Birth January 24, 1862 Death August 11, 1937 Place of New York City Birth Known for Exploring the ethical and moral dilemmas faced by members of the upper-class New York society to which Wharton belonged Criticizing and satirizing manners and social structures that existed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries Milestones 1885 Married Boston banker Edward Wharton 1899 Published a collection of short stories, The Greater Inclination 1902 Published her first novel, The Valley of Decision 1905 Published the novel The House of Mirth, about a woman who loses her place in society 1907 Moved to France and separated from her husband, whom she divorced in 1913 1911 Published Ethan Frome, a tragic novella set in the stark winter landscape of rural Massachusetts 1914-1918 Worked as a relief volunteer in France during World War I; was granted an award by the French Legion of Honor 1920 Published the novel The Age of Innocence, a love story that ends unhappily 1921 Won the Pulitzer Prize for The Age of Innocence 1929 Published the novel Hudson River Bracketed 1934 Published her autobiography, A Backward Glance Familiar 'An unalterable and unquestioned law of the musical world required that the German text of French operas sung by Swedish artists should Quote be translated into Italian for the clearer understanding of English-speaking audiences.' The Age of Innocence (1920) Did You Wharton was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize. Know Wharton, who had an avid interest in architecture and landscaping, published a work on interior decorating, The Decoration of Houses (1897), with architect Ogden Codman. In 1923 Wharton became the first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from Yale University. American writer Herman Melville was Wharton's distant relative. Wharton was heavily influenced by her mentor and friend, American writer Henry James. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.