Ethan Frome (Unabridged)

Set against a bleak New England winter, Ethan Frome is a poor farmer whose life is dominated by his demanding wife Zeena and his hidden love for her cousin Mattie Silver. The novel traces his internal struggle as he grapples with duty, isolation, and the tragic decisions that follow his yearning for a different life. Wharton's spare prose paints a haunting portrait of sacrifice, regret, and the crushing weight of unmet desires.