Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome;Sinister Short Stories by Classic Women Writers

Format: Paperback Language: English ISBN: 1528722876 ISBN13: 9781528722872 Release Date: September 2023 Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics Length: 118 Pages Weight: 0.35 lbs. Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5" Age Range: 14 years and up Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher Edith Wharton's haunting classic Ethan Frome is set in a small, isolated town in Massachusetts, exploring the depths of human emotion and the profound impact of choices made in the face of societal constraints. The story revolves around the titular character, Ethan Frome, a worn-down and introverted farmer whose life is bound by duty and responsibility. Trapped in a loveless marriage with his sickly and bitter wife, Zeena, Ethan's life takes an unexpected turn when his cousin, Mattie Silver, arrives to help with household chores. As Mattie's presence breathes new life into Ethan's monotonous existence, a powerful attraction blossoms between them. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre