Ethan Frome (AmazonClassics Edition)

In the bleak winter landscape of Starkfield, Massachusetts, farmer Ethan Frome faces the challenges of his unfulfilling life with his sickly wife, Zeena. The arrival of her cousin Mattie brings a fleeting sense of joy and affection into Ethan's world, as she offers a stark contrast to Zeena's cold demeanor. However, their burgeoning connection comes with serious consequences, raising questions about the costs of pursuing happiness within the confines of societal expectations. Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome delves into the intricacies of doomed love and the sacrifices made in its name.