Edith Wharton: New Year's Day, False Dawn, The Old Maid & The Spark (4 Books in One Edition) (eBook)

Edith Wharton, born Edith Newbold Jones on January 24, 1862, was an esteemed American novelist, short story writer, and designer. Wharton broke new ground in literature by becoming one of the first women to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction—an honor she was awarded for 'The Age of Innocence' in 1921. Hailing from an affluent New York family, Wharton was privy to the intricacies of high society, which she adeptly delineated in her work using incisive social insights and critical acumen. Her narrative style seamlessly wove together her keen observations with her experiences traveling and living in Europe. Wharton's literary corpus is vast and broad-ranging, encapsulating the transformation of American society through the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works, such as 'Ethan Frome' and 'The House of Mirth,' are celebrated for their introspection into the psychologies of character and intricate portrayals of social mores. The omnibus 'Edith Wharton: New Year's Day, False Dawn, The Old Maid & The Spark (4 Books in One Edition)' offers a compelling collection of her novellas, showcasing her versatility in capturing human conditions and moral complexities. Wharton persisted in her writing career despite facing the conservative constraints of her era, and her distinctive prose continues to resonate with readers for its elegance and perspicacity. Edith Wharton died on August 11, 1937, in France, leaving behind an enduring legacy as a literary luminary.