Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | January 24, 1862 |
| Birth Place | New York City, NY |
| Age | 157 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Aug 11, 1937 (age 75) |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)
Edith Wharton, widely recognized as a prominent novelist in New York, is anticipated to possess a net worth of approximately $1.5 million by the year 2024. Renowned for her literary contributions, Wharton is celebrated for her insightful and compelling novels that encapsulate the social dynamics and intricacies of the early 20th-century American society. Her wealth reflects not only her success as a writer but also the enduring impact of her novels, which continue to captivate readers worldwide. Wharton's legacy as a trailblazing novelist and her ability to transport readers to a bygone era solidify her status as one of the most esteemed writers of her time.
About
American Novelist whose best known works include The Age of Innocence (1920), Ethan Frome (1911), and The House of Mirth (1905). Her popular novels, known for their dramatic irony, earned her the Pulitzer Prize and multiple Nobel Prize nominations.
Before Fame
She was a successful garden and interior designer. Her first published work, in fact, was an 1897 book called The Decoration of Houses.
Trivia
She was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Family Life
She and her two brothers were born into a prominent New York City family. In 1885, she married Teddy Robbins Wharton, who increasingly suffered from severe mental illness. The couple divorced in 1913.
Associated With
She and W.E.B. DuBois were both acclaimed American authors.
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