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Ethan Frome (version 2)

Ethan Frome (version 2)

By: Edith Wharton
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Ethan Frome, a poignant novel published in 1911 by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton, transports readers to the fictional town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. Through the eyes of an unnamed narrator, we delve into the life of Ethan Frome, a man caught between his dreams and harsh realities, leading to an unexpected and ironic twist of fate. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Art Drama & Plays Literary History & Criticism
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