Ethan Frome - Edith Wharton - książka

Opis

In this poignant and captivating novella, Edith Wharton sought to portray life accurately in the secluded villages and barren farmlands of the harsh New England mountains. Through the perspective of a city visitor, confined to the snow-laden Starkfield during winter, readers uncover the concealed stories of this stern and striking terrain. By unraveling the tale of the laconic Ethan Frome, his stern wife Zeena, and her charming cousin Mattie Silver, Wharton delves into the psychological impasses of frustration, desire, resentment, and passion. First released in 1911, the novella impressed audiences with the masterful way it unfolded the drama and continues to be regarded by many as the most compelling and nuanced of Wharton's works.