Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction
by Edith Wharton, Mary Gordon
Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction by Edith Wharton, Mary Gordon holds a well received rating of 3.65 out of 5, based on 14.3K reader ratings. First published in 1911. The book spans 336 pages.
About Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction
On a bleak New England farm, a taciturn young man has resigned himself to a life of grim endurance. Bound by circumstance to a woman he cannot love, Ethan Frome is haunted by a past of lost possibilities until his wife's orphaned cousin, Mattie Silver, arrives and he is tempted to make one final, desperate effort to escape his fate. In language that is spare, passionate, and enduring, Edith Wharton tells this unforgettable story of two tragic lovers overwhelmed by the unrelenting forces of conscience and necessity.Included with Ethan Frome are the novella The Touchstone and three short stories, "The Last Asset," "The Other Two," and "Xingu." Together, this collection offers a survey of the extraordinary range and power of one of America's finest writers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edith Wharton, Mary Gordon |
| Published | 1911 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.65 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,271 |
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What genre is Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction?
Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction worth reading?
Based on 14.3K reader ratings, Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction has an average score of 3.65 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction?
Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction has 336 pages.
Who wrote Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction?
Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction was written by Edith Wharton, Mary Gordon. It was first published in 1911.
What is the ISBN for Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction?
The ISBN-13 for Ethan Frome and Other Short Fiction is 9780553212560.0.
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