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Author James, Henry, 1843-1916
LoC No. 23000321
Title The private life, The wheel of time, Lord Beaupré, The visits, Collaboration, Owen Wingrave.
Contents The private life -- The wheel of time -- Lord Beaupré -- The visits -- Collaboration -- Owen Wingrave.
Credits Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary "The Private Life" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century. The work introduces a group of socially prominent characters who gather at a Swiss inn, exploring their interactions against the backdrop of beautiful landscapes and the complexities of their social dynamics. Central to the narrative are figures such as Lord and Lady Mellifont, Clare Vawdrey, and Blanche Adney, who all navigate the nuances of their relationships, ambitions, and emotional conflicts. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene at a charming Swiss inn, where guests enjoy the beauty of their surroundings while engaged in conversations that reveal their personalities and social standings. As they sit together, the conversation flows from mundane topics to deeper reflections on their identities and the discrepancies between their public personas and private lives. Notably, the enigmatic character of Clare Vawdrey, a noted novelist, contrasts with the more superficially charming Lord Mellifont, hinting at underlying tensions and unspoken sentiments among the group. The setting and dialogues establish a foundation for exploring themes of identity, authenticity, and the often performative nature of social interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 64396
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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