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Works of Edith Wharton: Critical Commentary

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Wharton, Edith

Wharton, Edith
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Critical Commentary

Since many literary critics agree that Ethan Frome is among Edith
Wharton's finest and most important works, any major criticism of Mrs. Wharton
must necessarily have reference to her famous tale of the New England farmer,
Ethan Frome, his sickly wife, Zenobia, and the young relative, Mattie Silver.
The first part of this summary of criticism deals with important references to
Mrs. Wharton and her entire work, which should help one toward a better
understanding of Ethan Frome. The second part is concerned especially with
studies, which ...

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