Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton

This week we're heading to the snowy hills of Starkfield to discuss Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. This classic novella is packed with heartbreak, moral dilemmas, and unforgettable symbolism. We talk about Ethan's impossible choices, Zeena's often-misunderstood character, Mattie's role in the story, and the crushing weight of duty, poverty, and isolation. Join us as we unpack one of American literature's most haunting tragedies.Titles mentioned in this episode:The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldWuthering Heights by Emily BronteUncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet BeecherEdenbrooke by Julianne DonaldsonJane of Lantern Hill by L.M. MontgomeryThe Island of Sea Women by Lisa SeeOne Italian Summer by Rebecca SerleThe Italian Correspondet by Belinda AlexandraThe Paris Library by Janet Skeslien CharlesWhat the Wind Knows by Amy HarmonThe Three Musketeers by Alexandre DumasThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasThe Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett