A bleak New England farmer trapped in a loveless marriage is drawn to his wife’s cousin in a tragic tale of desire, duty, and isolation.
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A bleak New England farmer trapped in a loveless marriage is drawn to his wife’s cousin in a tragic tale of desire, duty, and isolation.
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Contains complete text of Ethan Frome, plus these supplementary materials: Biographical sketch of Edith Wharton. - Excerpt from Wharton's autobiography, 'A Backward Glance.' - Literary criticism of Ethan Frome, by Elizabeth Ammons. - Complementary poems and short stories.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring romantic longing and kisses; sensual tension without explicit sex
Violence & gore
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Serious sledding crash with lasting injuries; not graphically detailed
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present
Religious content
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Brief passing references to church and small-town religious life
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Recurring themes of social convention, duty, and rural poverty
Self-harm / suicide
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On-page suicide pact via deliberate sled crash; severe lasting injuries
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional coldness in marriage; poverty; lasting disability and misery
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