Ethan Frome

Language: EnglishPublished: November 1, 2005

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Subjects:

Domestic fiction Triangles (Interpersonal relations)Fiction Married people New England Accident victims Rural poor

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature

Authors:

Wharton, Edith
1862 - 1937

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In the stark, wintry landscape of rural New England, Edith Wharton's "Ethan Frome" unveils a tragic tale of forbidden love and societal constraints. Set against the backdrop of a desolate farmstead, the novella delves into the lives of Ethan Frome and his wife Zeena, whose marriage is tested by the arrival of Zeena's cousin, Mattie Silver. As the intricate dynamics between the characters unfold, themes of duty, desire, and isolation come to the forefront, painting a poignant portrait of human struggle. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and students of American fiction, "Ethan Frome" offers a gripping exploration of passion and sacrifice in a puritanical society.