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Ethan Frome, Large-Print Edition

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Set in a 19th-century New England village, the novel explores the lives of its simple inhabitants, highlighting the constraints of societal conventions on personal growth. Through the character of Ethan Frome, Wharton illustrates the struggle against the oppressive forces of tradition and duty, revealing the profound impact these forces have on individual aspirations and desires. The stark simplicity of the narrative enhances the emotional depth of the characters' experiences.

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Language
English
Publisher
Editorium
Released
2008
Format
Hardcover
Pages
136
ISBN13
9781434115911
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Set in a 19th-century New England village, the novel explores the lives of its simple inhabitants, highlighting the constraints of societal conventions on personal growth. Through the character of Ethan Frome, Wharton illustrates the struggle against the oppressive forces of tradition and duty, revealing the profound impact these forces have on individual aspirations and desires. The stark simplicity of the narrative enhances the emotional depth of the characters' experiences.