Ethan Frome - Wharton, Edith
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Ethan Frome is a devastating study of the effects of isolation, duty, and emotional repression. Wharton's portrayal of Ethan's inner turmoil and his struggle between love and responsibility gives the novel its tragic weight. The setting, symbolism, and characterization all work together to create a bleak and unforgiving portrait of a man caught in a web of emotional and social constraints. The novel forces readers to confront the consequences of unfulfilled desires and the ways in which society can trap individuals, leading them to make choices that only deepen their suffering. In the end,…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Ethan Frome is a devastating study of the effects of isolation, duty, and emotional repression. Wharton's portrayal of Ethan's inner turmoil and his struggle between love and responsibility gives the novel its tragic weight. The setting, symbolism, and characterization all work together to create a bleak and unforgiving portrait of a man caught in a web of emotional and social constraints. The novel forces readers to confront the consequences of unfulfilled desires and the ways in which society can trap individuals, leading them to make choices that only deepen their suffering. In the end, Ethan Frome's life is marked by missed opportunities, and his story serves as a powerful reminder of how the forces of fate and duty can destroy the human spirit. Edith Wharton (January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, known for her keen observations of the lives and morals of the American upper class. Born into a wealthy family in New York City, Wharton was well-educated and traveled extensively. Her most famous works include The Age of Innocence (1920), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and The House of Mirth (1905). Wharton's writing often explores themes of social class, marriage, and personal freedom, and she became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. In addition to her novels, she was an accomplished short story writer and a notable figure in the literary world.
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Born into a prominent New York family in 1862, Edith Wharton was immersed in the city's elite social circles from an early age. This upbringing provided her with intimate knowledge of the Gilded Age's upper-class society, which she later depicted in her writing. Fluent in multiple languages, Wharton was well-educated and widely traveled, enriching her literary perspective.Wharton's literary career flourished with the publication of novels such as The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence, the latter earning her the distinction of being the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921. Her works often explore themes of societal constraints and personal freedom, reflecting her critical view of the rigid social norms of her time. Beyond fiction, she co-authored The Decoration of Houses, showcasing her expertise in design and architecture.During World War I, Wharton demonstrated her humanitarian spirit by supporting the French war effort, organizing aid for refugees and the injured. Her experiences during this period influenced her later works and solidified her legacy as a keen observer of human nature and society. Edith Wharton passed away in 1937 in France, leaving behind a rich literary heritage that continues to be celebrated.