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Ethan Frome

Book • 1911
Ethan Frome is a novella by Edith Wharton, published in 1911, which tells the story of Ethan Frome, a man living in the impoverished New England town of Starkfield.

The novel explores themes of love, fate, duty, and desire as Ethan becomes entangled in a tragic love triangle with his wife Zeena and her cousin Mattie.

The harsh environment of Starkfield reflects the characters' emotional isolation and hopelessness, culminating in a tragic attempt to escape their circumstances.

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Mentioned by Jack Bourque as a reference to his thoughts of crashing into a tree.
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