Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton is a reissue published by National Geographic Books on June 2, 2009. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The novel offers a portrait of the simple inhabitants of a nineteenth-century New England village, focusing on the protagonist, Ethan Frome, who grapples with a passionate love for his ailing wife’s young cousin. The narrative explores themes of marriage, societal expectations, and personal despair, marking a departure from Wharton’s typical focus on fashionable New York society.
Readers will find a stark and tragic depiction of Ethan’s life, as he navigates the constraints imposed by local conventions and the emotional turmoil stemming from his desires. The story delves into family life and the impact of societal norms on individual growth, reflecting Wharton’s literary prowess. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of love and duty, showcasing Wharton’s ability to capture the essence of human experience within a constrained environment.
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A masterwork of American literature from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Age of Innocence.
A marked departure from Edith Wharton’s usual ironic contemplation of the fashionable New York society to which she belonged, Ethan Frome is a sharply etched portrait of the simple inhabitants of a nineteenth-century New England village. The protagonist, Ethan Frome, is a man tormented by a passionate love for his ailing wife’s young cousin. Trapped by the bonds of marriage and the fear of public condemnation, he is ultimately destroyed by that which offers him the greatest chance at happiness.
Like The House of Mirth and many of Edith Wharton’s other novels, Ethan Frome centers on the power of local convention to smother the growth of the individual. Written with stark simplicity, this powerful and tragic novel has long been considered one of Wharton’s greatest works.
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