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Ethan Frome

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Pages
88 pages
Reading time
4 hours

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Set in early 20th-century New England, the narrative unfolds in the fictional Starkfield, Massachusetts, through the eyes of a narrator who recounts his observations during a winter storm at Ethan Frome's home. The story explores Ethan's unfulfilled dreams and desires, leading to a poignant and ironic conclusion. Wharton's portrayal of the harsh realities of life and the constraints of societal expectations highlights the complexities of human emotion and aspiration.

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