Richard Guy Wilson

About the Author

Richard Guy Wilson is a distinguished architectural historian and professor emeritus at the University of Virginia, where he has dedicated his career to illuminating the intersections of design, culture, and history. With a keen eye for the built environment and its personal stories, Wilson explores how spaces reflect the lives of their inhabitants, particularly in the context of America's Gilded Age. His scholarship bridges academia and public appreciation, making complex architectural narratives accessible to a wide audience. In Edith Wharton at Home: Life at the Mount, he vividly recreates the world of the renowned author, detailing the creation and daily rhythms of her beloved estate in Lenox, Massachusetts, offering insights into Wharton's creative process and her passion for harmonious living.