Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist known for her sharp critiques of upper-class society and its constraints, especially on women. Her best-known works, including The Age of Innocence, Ethan Frome, and The House of Mirth, blend psychological depth with social commentary. Wharton was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Her works are now in the public domain.
