Georgina's Reasons by Henry James
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
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| Title | Georgina's Reasons |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Georgina's Reasons" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story delves into the complex romantic relationship between Georgina Gressie and Lieutenant Raymond Benyon, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and individual desire. The narrative captures Georgina as a captivating but enigmatic figure, whose charm and underlying rebellion against her family's expectations form the crux of the story. The opening of the novel introduces Georgina and Raymond, highlighting their deepening connection amidst familial disapproval and societal norms. Raymond admires Georgina's beauty, intellect, and independence, while simultaneously grappling with feelings of inadequacy due to their different backgrounds. As their relationship evolves, the narrative hints at challenges posed by Georgina's family's expectations, particularly her father's opposition, which adds a layer of tension to their romance. The complexity of Georgina's character and her refusal to conform to her family's pressures sets the stage for a nuanced exploration of love and identity as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Europe -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- Europe -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21771 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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