by Edith Wharton
Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ethan Frome longs for freedom with Mattie, but desire and duty clash, leading to a choice that will change everything.
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket
Beneath the crushing weight of a New England winter, a man's life is frozen in place-until forbidden desire threatens to set it ablaze. Ethan Frome, bound by duty to a sickly wife, finds himself drawn to Mattie, the spirited young woman who brings warmth to his cold, colorless world. Their quiet yearning unfolds in stolen glances and whispered moments, a love too fragile to survive the forces that conspire against it. As passion collides with obligation, Ethan is faced with an impossible choice-one that will alter all of their lives forever.
A stark portrayal of isolation and desire, Ethan Frome captures the suffocating constraints of rural New England life in the early 20th century. Edith Wharton masterfully exposes the crushing weight of societal expectations, where duty eclipses personal happiness.
Through its haunting atmosphere and restrained yet devastating emotions, the novel challenges the romanticized notions of small-town America. Its enduring power lies in its exploration of fate, sacrifice, and the quiet tragedies that unfold behind closed doors.
Ethan Frome (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
Born into a prominent New York family in 1862, Edith Wharton was immersed in the city's elite social circles from an early age. This upbringing provided her with intimate knowledge of the Gilded Age's upper-class society, which she later depicted in her writing. Fluent in multiple languages, Wharton was well-educated and widely traveled, enriching her literary perspective.Wharton's literary career flourished with the publication of novels such as The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence, the latter earning her the distinction of being the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. Her works often explore themes of societal constraints and personal freedom, reflecting her critical view of the rigid social norms of her time. Beyond fiction, she co-authored The Decoration of Houses, showcasing her expertise in design and architecture. During World War I, Wharton demonstrated her humanitarian spirit by supporting the French war effort, organizing aid for refugees and the injured. Her experiences during this period influenced her later works and solidified her legacy as a keen observer of human nature and society. Edith Wharton passed away in 1937 in France, leaving behind a rich literary heritage that continues to be celebrated.
ISBN-13: 9781998736300
Publisher: Revive Classics
Publication date: 02/25/2025
Pages: 92
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)
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