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Edith Wharton

1 series 8 books in order 4 standalone books

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. Her novel The Age of Innocence (1920) won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for literature, making her the first woman to win the award. She spoke fluent French and other languages, and many of her books were published in both French and English.

Born
1862
Known for
Old New York

Series by Edith Wharton

Old New York

4 books in order · 1924

  1. Cover of False Dawn

    False Dawn

    1924 · Edith Wharton

    False Dawn is a 1924 book by Edith Wharton. It is book 1 of the series Old New York.

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  2. Cover of The old maid

    The old maid

    1924 · Edith Wharton

    The Old Maid by Edith Wharton was originally serialized in The Red Book Magazine in 1922. The story centers on Tina, a young woman raised by Delia,…

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    The spark

    1924 · Edith Wharton

    The spark is a 1924 book by Edith Wharton. It is book 3 of the series Old New York. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction. The listed edition runs 108…

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  4. Cover of New Year's Day

    New Year's Day

    1924 · Edith Wharton

    New Year's Day is a 1924 book by Edith Wharton. It is book 4 of the series Old New York.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Edith Wharton written?

We list 8 books by Edith Wharton across 1 series, published in 1924 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Edith Wharton's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “False Dawn.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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