Edith Wharton Signature.
"And you'll sit beside me, and we'll look, not at visions, but at realities": Framed Signature of The Author of The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton Signature.
WHARTON, Edith.
$1,250.00
Item Number: 145451
Framed signature of the American novelist who wrote the Pulitzer prize-winning ‘The Age of Innocence.’ Large 1.25 inch by 3.5 inch clipped signature of “Edith Wharton.” Framed with a black and white photograph of the author. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 11.1 inches by 15.9 inches.
Edith Wharton was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, best known for her novels depicting the lives and morals of the American upper class during the Gilded Age. Her writing often explored themes such as social status, marriage, and the constraints of societal expectations, particularly focusing on the intricacies of life among the privileged elite. Her keen observations and satirical wit earned her recognition as one of the leading literary voices of her time. Throughout her career, Wharton received numerous honors and awards for her contributions to literature and was the first woman to receive an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Yale University.