Edith Wharton

Ethan Frome

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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
£9.45

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.

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