The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for James, Henry (1843–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II)" by Henry James is a novel first published in 1885–1886. This tragicomedy centers on a battle for the heart and mind of Verena Tarrant, a young feminist speaker. Conservative Mississippi lawyer Basil Ransom and his cousin Olive Chancellor, a passionate Boston feminist, compete for Verena's allegiance. As Olive grooms Verena for a career in women's liberation, Basil pursues her with his own vision of a woman's proper place. The novel explores political tensions and personal desires in post-Civil War America.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II)
- Author credits: James, Henry (1843–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction
- Feminists -- Fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
- Psychological fiction
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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