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Edith Wharton, an influential American novelist and short story writer, offers a vivid portrayal of the upper-class New York society during the Gilded Age, drawing from her own experiences. Recognized for her literary contributions, she made history in 1921 as the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. Her legacy continues to be honored, as she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1996, highlighting her significant impact on American literature and culture.