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"New Year's Day" is the last of four novellas in Edith Wharton's collection "Old New York". Set in 1870s New York City, it shows the predicament of Lizzie Hazeldean, a young woman in high society who has no way of earning her own money. Her husband is weak with a heart condition. Lizzie is seen coming out of a hotel on New Year's Day and society matrons start to talk about her. Lizzie's story is scandalous and sad, but it is also filled with a great love. Edith Wharton is known for her writings about women making difficult decisions while dealing with the unwritten laws of high society.

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"New Year's Day" is the last of four novellas in Edith Wharton's collection "Old New York". Set in 1870s New York City, it shows the predicament of Lizzie Hazeldean, a young woman in high society who has no way of earning her own money. Her husband is weak with a heart condition. Lizzie is seen coming out of a hotel on New Year's Day and society matrons start to talk about her. Lizzie's story is scandalous and sad, but it is also filled with a great love. Edith Wharton is known for her writings about women making difficult decisions while dealing with the unwritten laws of high society.

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Edith Wharton was an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and designer, born in 1862 into a prominent New York family. She is best known for her insightful and often critical portrayals of upper-class society in the early 20th century. Wharton's works explore themes of social class, morality, and the constraints of society, often highlighting the inner lives and struggles of her characters. Her most famous novels include The Age of Innocence, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The House of Mirth. Wharton was a pioneer for women in literature, as she wrote extensively about female agency and the societal pressures faced by women of her time. In addition to fiction, Wharton was a talented designer and a keen observer of architecture and interior design, which influenced her writing. Throughout her career, she received widespread acclaim and remains a significant figure in American literature, with her works continuing to be studied and celebrated today.