Ethan Frome

Ethan Frome is a novella by Edith Wharton, published in 1911, which tells the story of Ethan Frome, a man living in the impoverished New England town of Starkfield.

The novel explores themes of love, fate, duty, and desire as Ethan becomes entangled in a tragic love triangle with his wife Zeena and her cousin Mattie.

The harsh environment of Starkfield reflects the characters' emotional isolation and hopelessness, culminating in a tragic attempt to escape their circumstances.