This collection of Edith Wharton’s tragic novellas delves into the repressed emotions and destructive passions of working-class individuals, a stark contrast to her usual social settings. “Ethan Frome” tells the heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love in a snowbound New England village. “Summer,” often seen as its companion, explores a young woman’s sexual and social awakening in rural New England. “Bunner Sisters” unfolds in late-nineteenth-century New York, where two spinster shopkeepers’ lives are disrupted by an unworthy suitor. These novellas feature Wharton’s signature realistic and haunting characters, offering a compelling introduction to her shorter fiction.

• Why You Should Read?
• Experience the depth of Wharton’s exploration of repressed emotions and forbidden love.
• Discover the vivid and haunting characters that bring these stories to life.
• Gain insight into the social and sexual awakenings of women in early 20th-century America.
• Enjoy a superb introduction to Edith Wharton’s shorter fiction, showcasing her mastery of the novella form.