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"Ethan Frome" by Edith Wharton is a poignant exploration of desire and despair set in the bleak, snowy landscape of New England. Trapped in an oppressive marriage with his hypochondriac wife Zeena, Ethan's life takes a turn when he falls for Mattie, Zeena's lively cousin. As their forbidden love deepens, the harsh realities of duty and societal expectations close in, leading to a tragic and unforgettable climax. Wharton's masterful storytelling delves into themes of longing, sacrifice, and the inexorable pull of fate.
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About Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton (1862–1937) is the author of the novels The Age of Innocence and Old New York, both of which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. She was the first woman to receive that honor. In 1929 she was awarded the American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Fiction. She was born in New York and is best known for her stories of life among the upper-class society into which she was born. She was educated privately at home and in Europe. In 1894 she began writing fiction, and her novel The House of Mirth established her as a leading writer.