Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome is a novella written by Edith Wharton, first published in 1911. Set in the bleak, rural town of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the story follows the tragic life of Ethan Frome, a man trapped in an unhappy marriage to his ailing wife, Zeena. His world is turned upside down when his wife's young cousin, Mattie Silver, comes to live with them. As Ethan's feelings for Mattie grow, he faces a moral and emotional dilemma that ultimately leads to a devastating accident. The novella explores themes of desire, duty, isolation, and the harshness of rural life.
