The title character in a book by Edith Wharton published in 1911. Frome longs for the life he never led (the grass is always greener complex) given that he married a woman out of a duty rather than out of love. In the course of the book he discovers hope in the form of a cousin who visits, but that hope is dashed when the two of them destroy their futures. On purpose.

Ethan Frome proves a good read by a distinguished author, although I enjoyed Wharton's "The House of Mirth" far more.

Other novels by Wharton include:

The Age of Innocence

The Custom of the Country

Twilight Sleep

Hudson River Bracketed

The Gods Arrive

p.s. This is my first node. Oh boy.

Complete Text Of Ethan Frome, by Edith Wharton

Preface
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
Epilogue
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