Ethan Frome, Large-Print Edition

Set in a 19th-century New England village, the novel explores the lives of its simple inhabitants, highlighting the constraints of societal conventions on personal growth. Through the character of Ethan Frome, Wharton illustrates the struggle against the oppressive forces of tradition and duty, revealing the profound impact these forces have on individual aspirations and desires. The stark simplicity of the narrative enhances the emotional depth of the characters' experiences.