Ethan Frome

Autor*innen

• Edith Wharton

Parameter

• 134 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Klassiker

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The novel explores a tragic love triangle in early 20th-century New England, focusing on Ethan Frome's internal struggle between duty and desire. Bound by societal expectations, he remains in a loveless marriage with his wife while harboring feelings for their housekeeper. The narrative unfolds with increasing tension, culminating in a dramatic and ironic conclusion, showcasing Edith Wharton's skill in portraying complex emotional landscapes and the constraints of social conventions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023