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Ethan Frome

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  • 86 pages
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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.

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Language
English
Publisher
Lulu.com
Released
2016
Pages
86
ISBN13
9781365192364
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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.