Arts & LiteratureAmerican1862 – 1937
Edith Wharton
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist; chronicler of Gilded Age society
Biography
American novelist and short story writer best known for her works depicting high society in the Gilded Age, including "The Age of Innocence" and "Ethan Frome." She was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
American
Born
1862
Died
1937
Thinking about the name
Edithe
English origin
“A variant spelling of Edith with a silent 'e' at the end, Edithe was a favored Victorian-era spelling that adds a delicate, archaic aesthetic to the classic name. This form emphasizes the romantic sensibilities of the 19th century while maintaining the powerful meaning of wealth and battle that Edith carries.”