Ethan Frome

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The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a newcomer intrigued by an old man's scars and somber demeanor in Starkfield, Massachusetts. As the story shifts back twenty-four years, it reveals Ethan Frome's life marked by misfortunes, a doomed love affair, and a tragic sledding accident. Set against the unforgiving New England winter, this tale explores themes of fate and the inescapable consequences of choices made, painting a poignant picture of a man trapped by his circumstances.