Ethan Frome
“Ethan Frome” by Edith Wharton, published by Digireads.com Publishing in September 2016, is an 80-page work that explores themes of thwarted dreams and desires in a small New England town at the turn of the 20th century. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of a young engineer who, while on assignment in Starkfield, Massachusetts, becomes intrigued by the troubled figure of Ethan Frome. As a winter storm forces him to seek shelter at Ethan’s home, he learns about the man’s tragic past and the constraints of his unfulfilling life with his hypochondriac wife, Zenobia.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of Ethan’s life, particularly his relationship with his wife’s cousin, Mattie Silver, who comes to assist in their farmhouse. The growing attachment between Ethan and Mattie leads to a series of tragic events as Zenobia becomes aware of their bond and seeks to separate them. This edition, printed on premium acid-free paper, presents Wharton’s classic fiction in a format that remains accessible to contemporary readers, inviting them to reflect on the complexities of love and obligation.
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First published in 1911, “Ethan Frome” is Edith Wharton’s tale of thwarted dreams and desires set in small New England town at the turn of the 20th century. When a young engineer is on assignment in the fictitious town of Starkfield, Massachusetts, he becomes fascinated by the deformed and troubled local, Ethan Frome. Framed through an extended flashback, the young engineer ultimately learns the tragic history of Ethan Frome when he is forced to take refuge at the man’s house during a winter storm. Frome, who is married to Zenobia, a nagging hypochondriac of a woman, finds himself trapped in an unfulfilling life. Zenobia’s young cousin Mattie Silver comes to live with them in order to help out around the farmhouse and Ethan sees an opportunity for happiness. When his wife begins to notice the growing attachment between Ethan and Mattie she plans to send her away, insisting she needs a more competent servant, which sets in motion a tragic set of circumstances for all involved. “Ethan Frome” remains to this day as one of Wharton’s finest literary accomplishments. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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