Ethan Frome (1922)

Ethan Frome is a classic novella written by Edith Wharton in 1922. The book tells the story of Ethan Frome, a poor farmer who lives in the fictional town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. Ethan is married to his sickly and bitter wife, Zeena, and is trapped in a loveless marriage. When Zeena's cousin, Mattie Silver, comes to live with them, Ethan falls in love with her. The two begin a secret affair, but their happiness is short-lived when Zeena discovers their relationship and threatens to send Mattie away. The book explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, as well as the harsh realities of rural life in the early 20th century. The edition by Rogers, Bruce features beautiful typography and design, making it a stunning addition to any book collection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.