Edith Wharton

Gebundenes Buch

Ethan Frome

Beschreibung

Perhaps the best-known and most popular of Edith Wharton's novels, 'Ethan Frome' is widely considered her masterpiece. The eponymous Ethan Frome lives in a typical New England village where he makes a living out of his stony farm and exists at odds with his wife Zeena, a whining hypochondriac. When Mattie, Zeena's cousin, comes to live with them, love develops between her and Ethan. They try to end their hapless romance by steering a bobsled into a tree; but both end up disabled, tied to a long life of despair with Zeena. Zeena, however, is transformed into a devoted nurse while Mattie becomes the nagging invalid.

Autor

Edith Wharton was an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and designer, born in 1862 into a prominent New York family. She is best known for her insightful and often critical portrayals of upper-class society in the early 20th century. Wharton's works explore themes of social class, morality, and the constraints of society, often highlighting the inner lives and struggles of her characters. Her most famous novels include The Age of Innocence, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The House of Mirth. Wharton was a pioneer for women in literature, as she wrote extensively about female agency and the societal pressures faced by women of her time. In addition to fiction, Wharton was a talented designer and a keen observer of architecture and interior design, which influenced her writing. Throughout her career, she received widespread acclaim and remains a significant figure in American literature, with her works continuing to be studied and celebrated today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lulu.com
• Seitenzahl: 86
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juni 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 289g
• ISBN-13: 9781365192364
• ISBN-10: 1365192369
• Artikelnr.: 45337721