Ethan Frome

*Ethan Frome*, written by Edith Wharton, is a tragic novella set in the bleak, rural town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. The story revolves around Ethan Frome, a man trapped in a loveless marriage with his sickly and bitter wife, Zeena. His life takes a turn when Zeena's young cousin, Mattie Silver, comes to live with them, and Ethan falls in love with her. However, societal expectations and Ethan's sense of duty prevent him from escaping his oppressive situation. The novel explores themes of unfulfilled desires, isolation, and the harsh consequences of fate, culminating in a tragic and haunting conclusion.