num_pages: 104
description: Alternate Cover Edition ISBN 1580495850 (ISBN13: 9781580495851)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. 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. 
language: English
title: Ethan Frome
titlecomplete: Ethan Frome
characters: Denis Eady, Harmon Gow, Mrs. Frome, Ethan Frome, Aunt Martha Pierce, Aunt Philura Maple, Eliza Spears, Jotham Powell, Mrs. Homan, Orin Silver, Mattie Silver, Mrs. Ned Hale, Mrs. Hale, Dr. Buck, Ned Hale, Daniel Byrne, Andrew Hale, Michael Eady, Mrs. Varnum, Zeena Frome, Lawyer Varnum, Dr. Kidder
genres: Read For School, American, Historical Fiction, School, Novels, Literature, High School, Classics, Romance, Fiction
ratings_count: 123699
places: New England, Starkfield, Massachusetts, Massachusetts
publisher: Ingram