Ethan Frome

Ethan Frome

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This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary and reader's notes to help the reader fully appreciate the depth of Wharton's characters and their intricate relationships. <P>Edith Wharton's moving tale of illicit passion and unfulfilled longing still resonates with modern readers, especially those struggling with the eternal conflict of desire and responsibility. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ethan must choose between his invalid wife and the captivating cousin who comes to help manage the house. One unguarded moment and a single thoughtless act give rise to devastating consequences that will haunt Ethan for the remainder of his life.