The Bostonians - James, Henry
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The Bostonians is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. It is a story set in Boston in the late 19th century, and it revolves around the lives of a group of people who are involved in the feminist movement. The novel follows the story of Olive Chancellor, a strong-willed feminist who is dedicated to advancing the cause of women's rights. She meets Verena Tarrant, a young and beautiful woman who possesses a powerful voice and a talent for public speaking. Olive sees Verena as the perfect spokesperson for the feminist cause and takes her under her wing, hoping to groom her into a…mehr

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The Bostonians is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. It is a story set in Boston in the late 19th century, and it revolves around the lives of a group of people who are involved in the feminist movement. The novel follows the story of Olive Chancellor, a strong-willed feminist who is dedicated to advancing the cause of women's rights. She meets Verena Tarrant, a young and beautiful woman who possesses a powerful voice and a talent for public speaking. Olive sees Verena as the perfect spokesperson for the feminist cause and takes her under her wing, hoping to groom her into a leader of the movement. However, Verena's natural charm and charisma soon attract the attention of Basil Ransom, a conservative lawyer from Mississippi. Basil is opposed to the feminist movement and sees Verena as a threat to traditional values. As Olive and Basil compete for Verena's loyalty, the novel explores themes of gender roles, power, and the struggle for social change. The Bostonians is a complex and nuanced novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the dynamics of social movements. It is a powerful commentary on the challenges of progress and the forces that shape our lives.She felt that her friend's strange, uneasy eyes searched very far; a little more and they would go to the very bottom. Well, they might go if they would; she didn't, after all, care so much about her secret as that.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Henry James death on February 28, 1916, marked the end of his life as an American-British author. Many people think he is one of the best writers ever written in English and see him as a key figure in the transition between literary realism and literary modernism. He had a brother named William James, who was a philosopher and psychologist, and a sister named Alice James, who wrote a diary. He is best known for books like "The Portrait of a Lady" that show how American immigrants, English immigrants, and people from mainland Europe interact with each other in their personal lives and relationships. He tried new things with his later works, like "The Ambassadors," "The Wings of the Dove," and "The Golden Bowl." James frequently wrote about his characters' thoughts and feelings as well as their relationships with others in a way that layered or juxtaposed reasons and impressions that were not clear or logical. People have said that his late works are like impressionist paintings because of the way they are put together and how they create a unique sense of uncertainty.