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Ethan Frome

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  • 134pagine
  • 5 ore di lettura

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The novel explores a tragic love triangle in early 20th-century New England, focusing on Ethan Frome's internal struggle between duty and desire. Bound by societal expectations, he remains in a loveless marriage with his wife while harboring feelings for their housekeeper. The narrative unfolds with increasing tension, culminating in a dramatic and ironic conclusion, showcasing Edith Wharton's skill in portraying complex emotional landscapes and the constraints of social conventions.

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Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Culturea
Pubblicato
2023
Pagine
134
ISBN13
9791041848713
Serie
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2,95 su 5
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The novel explores a tragic love triangle in early 20th-century New England, focusing on Ethan Frome's internal struggle between duty and desire. Bound by societal expectations, he remains in a loveless marriage with his wife while harboring feelings for their housekeeper. The narrative unfolds with increasing tension, culminating in a dramatic and ironic conclusion, showcasing Edith Wharton's skill in portraying complex emotional landscapes and the constraints of social conventions.