CliffsNotes on Wharton's Ethan Frome (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides)

CliffsNotes on Ethan Frome explores life in the personal prison designed by the lead character, a “ruin of a man” who would rather be miserable with his lot in life than stray from accepted social convention.

Following the story of a poor farmer whose devotion to duty and fear of humiliation keep him from tasting happiness, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each chapter within this tragic tale. Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• Life and background of author Edith Wharton
• Introduction to the novel, with a synopsis and character map
• Full character list and analyses of central figures
• Critical essays on the author’s style, choice of literary tools, and use of themes
• Review section that features fill-in-the-blank questions, quoted passages, essay questions, and suggested practice projects
• Resource Center with books, articles, and Web sites that can help round out your knowledge

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