Here and Beyond

Edith Wharton, a prominent American writer of the Gilded Age, expertly depicted the complexities of upper-class New York life. Her insider perspective informed her acclaimed works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Age of Innocence, and other notable titles like The House of Mirth and Ethan Frome. Wharton's prolific output includes 15 novels, seven novellas, and numerous short stories, alongside contributions to poetry, design, travel, and literary criticism. She was recognized for her achievements with induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame.