Sous la neige

Name: Sous la neige
Author: Edith Wharton

By Edith Wharton

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Un narrateur visite Starkfield et reconstitue la vie d’un homme marqué par un vieil accident, prisonnier d’un foyer glacé par la maladie et le devoir. L’arrivée d’une jeune parente chargée d’aider la famille suscite un lien affectif interdit entre elle et le mari, tandis que l’isolement hivernal exacerbe tensions et frustrations. Les désirs refoulés et les obligations familiales conduisent à une action désespérée qui tourne mal : un accident en traîneau inflige des séquelles graves et scelle une existence de dépendance et d’impuissance. Le récit explore l’étouffement de la passion par les contraintes sociales et matérielles.

About the Author

Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, known for her keen observations of the American upper class and her exploration of social mores. Her most celebrated work, "The Age of Innocence," won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 and reflects her critical perspective on the constraints of society. Wharton's literary contributions extend to various genres, including novels, poetry, and travel writing, with notable titles such as "Ethan Frome" and "A Motor-Flight Through France." Throughout her career, she adeptly navigated themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, establishing her as a significant figure in American literature.