Henry James
The Bostonians
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812969962
- author:
- Henry James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 496
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Bostonians by Henry James A brilliant satire of the women's rights movement in America, this novel tells the story of Verena Tarrant and her struggle for control between two distant cousins. Olive Chancellor seeks to turn her beloved ward into a celebrated activist, while Basil Ransom, a conservative southern lawyer, tries to steal her heart. The novel explores idealism in a democracy still recovering from civil war, written with a ferocious, precise, and wildly comic realism. With its vigor and blithe wit, this book offers a unique perspective on the tensions between social ideals and personal desire. Published in 1886, The Bostonians is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the power of ideas to shape our lives.
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