Edith Wharton's appeal never fades, and she is always at the forefront of popular culture, as is proven by the hit series "Gossip Girl" on the CW network. Not only are two characters named "Lily" and "Bart", but the most recent episode features a stage version of "The Age of Innocence". Would Mrs. Wharton approve? Who knows, were she living now, she might actually be head writer for "Gossip Girl" ...
