On August 11, 1937, Edith Wharton, a leading figure in American literature, passed away at the age of seventy-five. Born in New York City in 1862, Wharton was a celebrated novelist, short story writer, playwright, and literary critic. She was first published at the age of twenty-three and went on to write a variety of books, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Age of Innocence in 1921. In addition to writing, Wharton was also an accomplished journalist who wrote essays and articles on a wide range of topics. She regularly contributed to magazines such as Scribner's Magazine, Harper's, and Century, as well as travel books such as A Motor-Flight Through France in 1908. Throughout her life, Wharton actively contributed to her local community, founding the Edith Wharton Restoration in 1932 to restore and preserve her home in The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts. Wharton's timeless works still live on today, and her literary legacy will be remembered for years to come.