Ethan Frome

Ethan Frome is Edith Wharton's acclaimed novel of love, sacrifice, and quiet despair, set against the bleak winter landscape of rural New England. The story follows Ethan Frome, a kind but troubled farmer whose hopes for a happier life are overshadowed by poverty, isolation, and an unhappy marriage. When Ethan forms a deep connection with Mattie Silver, his wife's young cousin, he finds himself torn between duty and desire. As their relationship develops, the choices they make lead to profound and life-altering consequences, revealing the emotional and moral complexities of their lives.