Edith Wharton
Ethan Frome
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141389400
- author:
- Edith Wharton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 12.8 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton is a poignant tale of love and unhappiness. Set against a backdrop of rural isolation, the story revolves around Ethan's unfulfilling life with his wife Zeena, until the arrival of her vivacious cousin brings about a transformation that sets him on a path towards tragic destiny. The complex relationships between the three main characters are skillfully woven by Wharton, creating an intense narrative that explores the human condition. With its masterful storytelling and nuanced characterisation, this novel is a powerful exploration of love, desire, and the consequences of choice. First published in 1911, Ethan Frome remains a deeply moving and thought-provoking work of American literature, offering a profound insight into the human experience.