Ethan Frome

Autor*innen

• Edith Wharton

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• 86 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Klassiker

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Set in a New England village, the story revolves around Ethan Frome, who struggles with his unfulfilling life alongside his hypochondriac wife, Zeena. The arrival of Zeena's cousin, Mattie, ignites a forbidden romance between her and Ethan. In a desperate attempt to escape their situation, they crash a bobsled, resulting in tragic disabilities that bind them to a life of despair. As their lives intertwine, Zeena becomes a devoted caretaker while Mattie's role shifts to that of a nagging invalid, highlighting the themes of love, sacrifice, and entrapment.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016