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On a snowbound night in a quiet New England village, young architect George Faxon finds himself unexpectedly stranded—only to be drawn into the lavish yet uneasy world of Overdale, the grand estate of the enigmatic John Lavington. What begins as a seemingly hospitable invitation soon turns chilling as shadows gather and hidden truths begin to stir. As George senses a sinister presence looming behind his gracious host, he is faced with a moral reckoning that may cost a young man his life.

In the frozen town of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the quiet and physically broken Ethan Frome toils through a bleak existence alongside his cold, hypochondriac wife, Zeena. When her cousin Mattie Silver arrives to help care for Zeena, Ethan finds himself drawn to her warmth and vitality. As their connection deepens, an impossible choice brews beneath the surface—between passion and obligation, between escape and sacrifice.

Mary and Ned Boyne escape their mundane life in Wisconsin, seeking solace in the tranquil landscapes of Dorsetshire. However, some shadows are not easily left behind, and hidden secrets may have a way of following you. Dive into a haunting and poignant ghost story from one of the genres true masters, narrated by John Silence.

La historia se centra en Mary y Ned Boyne, un matrimonio estadounidense que se muda a una antigua casa en Inglaterra. Fascinados por lo paranormal, bromean sobre la posibilidad de encontrar un fantasma. La peculiaridad de su nuevo hogar es que, según la leyenda local, si alguien ve un fantasma en la casa, no lo reconocerá hasta "después". La trama se desarrolla cuando un misterioso visitante llega buscando a Ned sobre un asunto de negocios. Ned atiende al visitante, pero después desaparece sin dejar rastro.

Plongez-vous dans l'élégance étouffante de la haute société new-yorkaise du XIXe siècle, où les règles sociales sont aussi immuables que les murailles des manoirs en pierre. "L'Âge de l'Innocence", l'oeuvre enchanteresse d'Edith Wharton, dépeint un monde de convenances raffinées et de passions étouffées, où les apparences gouvernent les cœurs et les esprits.

Winter in a Massachusetts village serves as a backdrop to Edith Wharton's masterpiece about a man with little hope of escaping his bleak future. Married to an older woman named Zeena, Ethan Frome finds himself drawn to his wife's cousin, Mattie.

A respected lawyer and scion of one of Manhattan’s most important families, Newland Archer knows what people expect of him and is eager to comply. The first step on the path to happiness is to wed May Welland, a beautiful young woman of fine social standing. But the arrival of the worldly and exotic Countess Olenska, May’s cousin, changes everything. Ellen Olenska’s scandalous intention to divorce her husband, a Polish nobleman, is so far outside the realm of Newland’s experience that he cannot help but be fascinated by her, and by the independence she represents.

The novel is about New York City society in its best years through the life of a beautiful girl who is an outside insider with a foot in and several feet outside the inner circle.

Un empleado de una compañía eléctrica ha sido enviado a estudiar la zona de un pequeño pueblo de Massachussets. Allí será cobijado, en una noche de tormenta, por Ethan Frome, quien debe soportar diariamente la compañía de su esposa Zeena, enfermiza y aprensiva, pendiente nada más que de los más ligeros síntomas que puedan estropear su quebradiza salud. A su lado, Mattie, muchacha joven, trabajadora y delicada, quien irá despertando poco a poco en Ethan un amor adormecido por tanto desdén y enfermedad.

Un empleado de una compañía eléctrica ha sido enviado a estudiar la zona de un pequeño pueblo de Massachussets. Allí será cobijado, en una noche de tormenta, por Ethan Frome, quien debe soportar diariamente la compañía de su esposa Zeena, enfermiza y aprensiva, pendiente nada más que de los más ligeros síntomas que puedan estropear su quebradiza salud. A su lado, Mattie, muchacha joven, trabajadora y delicada, quien irá despertando poco a poco en Ethan un amor adormecido por tanto desdén y enfermedad.

La trama se centra en Jane, una mujer que se encuentra en una situación socialmente desafiante. En la historia, Jane es encargada con una misión que no solo pone a prueba su ingenio e inteligencia, sino que también la enfrenta a las normas y expectativas sociales de su tiempo. A través de su viaje, Jane se encuentra navegando entre las complicadas estructuras de la clase y el género, desafiando de manera sutil las convenciones de su entorno.

Ethan Frome (1911), relata la vida de un hombre rodeado de condiciones adversas que demuestran su amargo destino. Él se convierte en un fantasma viviente que deambula su pena por el pueblo de Starkfield. Ethan se encuentra atrapado en un matrimonio sin amor y resignado a su aciaga existencia, hasta la llegada de la prima de su esposa, Mattie Silver, a quien comienza a amar en silencio. En 1993 se realizó una adaptación cinematográfica con el mismo título, protagonizada por el actor Liam Neeson.

Once again on the American side of the Atlantic talent pours forth from the pens of these literary women. Even to choose a mere ten seems to be a choice too difficult to make. Society may hold women back but these writers are equal to the challenge and overcome its boundaries with superbly written stories that are a beacon for all others who follow.

Experience the poignant and tragic tale of "Ethan Frome." This podcast brings Edith Wharton’s novel to life, exploring the themes of love, duty, and despair in a small New England town. Perfect for fans of classic literature and emotionally charged stories.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

Presented here are four of Edith Wharton's best known works: "The Age of Innocence," "The House of Mirth," "Ethan Frome" and "Summer," each considered a classic of the early 20th century. The first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction (for "Age of Innocence"), Wharton enjoyed an astonishing career as a short story writer and novelist, blazing a trail for the female writers who followed her.

Author Edith Wharton is best known for her books set amongst the upper-echelon of New York society, including "The House of Mirth" and "The Age of Innocence," (the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction). But Wharton also wrote two American classics that take place in rural settings: the then-scandalous tale of youthful rebellion,"Summer" and her haunting novel of love and regret, "Ethan Frome." Both have gone on to be considered among the finest novels of the early 20th century.

"Summer" is one of only two novels Edith Wharton wrote that takes place in a rural setting (the other being her classic "Ethan Frome.") Given the subject matter (and the behavior of its lead character), the book was considered scandalous in its day, but it is now considered a classic of early 20th century American literature. The story follows the life and sexual awakening of Charity Royall, a young girl living in a small town who has dreams of moving out of her poverty-stricken community.

"The House of Mirth" was the breakthrough novel for Edith Wharton and its immediate commercial and critical success put her on the American literary map. Based on Wharton's own experiences among the elite of the New York City social set in the late 1890's, "The House of Mirth" is both a fascinating glimpse into the upper-reaches of high society and a searing satire of the cruelties, frivolities and hypocrisy of the city's ultra-rich.

"Ethan Frome" is one of Edith Wharton's best known works and has become a staple of American literature classes around the globe since it was first published in 1911. The story is a simple tale of desire, regret and forbidden love. The title character, Ethan, has resigned himself to living in a loveless, sterile marriage with his wife Zenobia. But when his wife's young cousin Mattie moves into the house and both she and Ethan are drawn together, it begins a romance that can only end in heartbreak... or tragedy.