Henry James

The Path of Duty (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This wickedly ironic story is shorter than most of James's tales. It concerns three English aristocrats and an unnamed female narrator who is herself a target of the irony. Ambrose Tester is in love with Lady Vandeleur, a married woman as the story opens. Conveniently for the plot, however, her husband soon dies and Ambrose has a decision to make. Should he marry the woman he loves or Jocelind, whom he does not love but has gotten himself engaged to, and who loves him. (Goodreads)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 40
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Januar 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783962729462
• Artikelnr.: 54971075

Autorenporträt

Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-born writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He is best known for his series of novels in which he portrays the encounters of Americans with Europe and Europeans. His method of writing from the point of view of a character within a tale allows him to explore issues related to consciousness and perception. James refined the narrative prose of literature, affecting various authors who followed his style. Notably, 'The Path of Duty' is among his lesser-cited works, nonetheless holder of the intricate psychological and societal explorations typical of his oeuvre. His major novels include 'The Portrait of a Lady', 'The Ambassadors', and 'The Wings of the Dove'. James's prose style is layered and intense, often focusing on the internal drama of his characters and the subtlety of social interactions rather than overt action. His literary works continue to be analyzed for their narrative technique and his insightful examination of the human psyche. Moreover, his contributions to literary criticism and early trans-Atlantic literature cast him as a prominent figure not only in American literature but also as an important influence in the broader Western literary canon.