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Ethan Frome

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SKU:
1651
Condition:
Good - Front cover is clean, while the back cover shows minimal shelf wear (light rubbing). No spine crease, and the binding is firm. Seven pages have minor ink markings in the margins, referencing a block of text, but not underlined.
Format:
Trade Paperback, 193 pages
Publisher:
Penguin Books, 1987
Edition:
First Penguin Classics Edition, Seventh Printing
Set amidst the stark, snow-laden landscape of rural New England, Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome is a poignant exploration of desire, duty, and the constraints of societal expectations. Ethan, a beleaguered farmer, finds his life irrevocably altered when his wife's vivacious cousin, Mattie Silver, enters their household. Wharton's masterful prose delves deep into the human psyche, revealing the tragic consequences of suppressed emotions and unfulfilled dreams. This Penguin Classics edition features an insightful introduction by Doris Grumbach, offering contemporary perspectives on Wharton's themes. The cover showcases John Twachtman's evocative painting "Snowbound", perfectly capturing the novel's wintry ambiance.

Set amidst the stark, snow-laden landscape of rural New England, Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome is a poignant exploration of desire, duty, and the constraints of societal expectations. Ethan, a beleaguered farmer, finds his life irrevocably altered when his wife's vivacious cousin, Mattie Silver, enters their household. Wharton's masterful prose delves deep into the human psyche, revealing the tragic consequences of suppressed emotions and unfulfilled dreams. This Penguin Classics edition features an insightful introduction by Doris Grumbach, offering contemporary perspectives on Wharton's themes. The cover showcases John Twachtman's evocative painting "Snowbound", perfectly capturing the novel's wintry ambiance.

About the Author

Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was a trailblazing American novelist and short story writer, renowned for her incisive portrayals of upper-class society and its mores. Born into affluence in New York City, she defied societal norms by pursuing a literary career, eventually becoming the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction with The Age of Innocence in 1921. Her oeuvre, including The House of Mirth and The Custom of the Country, offers a critical lens on the complexities of social stratification and personal freedom. Beyond her literary accomplishments, Wharton was also recognized for her humanitarian efforts during World War I, earning the French Legion of Honor for her contributions.