Ethan Frome (Annotated): The Original 1911 Edition with New Historical Annotations and Analytical DIscussion Questions
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Ethan Frome (Annotated): The Original 1911 Edition with New Historical Annotations and Analytical DIscussion Questions
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price $29.99
“His heart was a cold, dark silence, more inaccessible and more lonely than the place he lived in.”- Edith Wharton
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This fully annotated edition of Ethan Frome includes:
In the stark, wintry hills of rural New England, Ethan Frome leads a life of desolate isolation. Married to a bitter and health-troubled wife, Zeena, Ethan's existence is as bleak as the landscape around him. But when Zeena's vivacious cousin, Mattie Silver, comes to stay, Ethan is suddenly confronted with the glaring contrast between the joy he feels in her company and the oppressive duty that his marriage demands.
Edith Wharton's "Ethan Frome" is a classic tale of forbidden romance, dreams unfulfilled, and the heavy burdens of conscience in a small community. Set against a backdrop of unforgiving winter, the novel delves into the quiet tragedies and deep personal struggles of Ethan, a man torn between his duties and his deepest desires.
Wharton masterfully portrays the complexity of human emotions and the choices faced when confronted with rigid societal expectations. In Ethan's world, where every action has far-reaching implications, the reader is drawn into a story of heartbreaking choices and the quiet desperation of ordinary lives.
With its concise and powerful narrative, "Ethan Frome" stands as a piercing exploration of the limits of personal happiness within the confines of duty and societal norms. This enduring story of passion, betrayal, and the cruel weight of the moral compass continues to resonate with readers, affirming Wharton’s place as one of America’s greatest storytellers.
Viking Classics annotated editions always Include:
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This fully annotated edition of Ethan Frome includes:
- The Original 1911 Publication
- A new historical annotation and author biography by Charlotte Davis.
- New literary discussion questions for all readers.
In the stark, wintry hills of rural New England, Ethan Frome leads a life of desolate isolation. Married to a bitter and health-troubled wife, Zeena, Ethan's existence is as bleak as the landscape around him. But when Zeena's vivacious cousin, Mattie Silver, comes to stay, Ethan is suddenly confronted with the glaring contrast between the joy he feels in her company and the oppressive duty that his marriage demands.
Edith Wharton's "Ethan Frome" is a classic tale of forbidden romance, dreams unfulfilled, and the heavy burdens of conscience in a small community. Set against a backdrop of unforgiving winter, the novel delves into the quiet tragedies and deep personal struggles of Ethan, a man torn between his duties and his deepest desires.
Wharton masterfully portrays the complexity of human emotions and the choices faced when confronted with rigid societal expectations. In Ethan's world, where every action has far-reaching implications, the reader is drawn into a story of heartbreaking choices and the quiet desperation of ordinary lives.
With its concise and powerful narrative, "Ethan Frome" stands as a piercing exploration of the limits of personal happiness within the confines of duty and societal norms. This enduring story of passion, betrayal, and the cruel weight of the moral compass continues to resonate with readers, affirming Wharton’s place as one of America’s greatest storytellers.
Viking Classics annotated editions always Include:
- Spelling and grammar are carefully edited, improved, and considered to preserve the original manuscript and provide a seamless reading experience.
- Beautiful, hand-designed cover for eBook, paperback, and hardcovers.
- Makes an excellent gift for children, teens, and adults.