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Edith Clarke, an electrical engineering pioneer, renowned for her contributions to power systems engineering, especially power system stability, and the inventor of the Clarke calculator, a crucial tool in analyzing unbalanced power systems.
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Edith Wharton, born Edith Newbold Jones, was a prominent American writer of the 20th century. Her literary career spanned over four decades, and she produced numerous critically acclaimed novels, short stories, and poems. Wharton’s works are known for their realism, psychological depth, and social commentary.
Wharton’s most famous works include “The House of Mirth” (1905), “Ethan Frome” (1911), and “The Age of Innocence” (1920), for which she won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, becoming the first woman to receive this prestigious award.
Beyond her literary achievements, Wharton was also an avid gardener, photographer, and advocate for women’s rights and social reform. She maintained close friendships with notable writers and artists of her time, including Henry James and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Edith Wharton’s legacy as a literary icon endures, and her works continue to be celebrated for their enduring relevance and insightful exploration of human nature and society.