Ethan Frome: A Digital Scholarly Edition (edited by Damiano Consilvio)Main MenuA Note on the Edition by Damiano Consilvioby Damiano ConsilvioIntroduction to the Edition by Damiano Consilvio (editor)Introduction by Edith WhartonEthan FromeChapter OneChapter TwoChapter ThreeChapter FourChapter FiveChapter SixChapter SevenChapter EightChapter NineAppendix: Facsimiles of EditionsBibliographyEdith Wharton3c2423973990b2e89b0df7832a45c94ed166dcc7
Hollow Backed
12017-09-20T09:51:03-07:00Edith Wharton3c2423973990b2e89b0df7832a45c94ed166dcc7201221plain2017-09-20T09:51:03-07:00Edith Wharton3c2423973990b2e89b0df7832a45c94ed166dcc7A "hollow back" refers to a deformity in older horses where their spine becomes curved at the mid back. This sometimes came about with overuse, or just naturally poor orthopedic growth. This horse's deformity and apparent lameness is likened to Ethan's; it emphasizes the theme of sickliness that surrounds Ethan as a character.
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12017-09-20T09:47:43-07:00Hollow Backed Horse3Refers to a deformity in older horses where their spine becomes curved at the mid back. This sometimes came about with overuse, or just naturally poor orthopedic growth. This horse's deformity and apparent lameness is likened to Ethan's; it emphasizes the theme of sickliness that surrounds Ethan as a character.media/hollow backed horse.jpgplain2018-01-01T14:21:48-08:00
