The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
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| Title | The Diary of a Man of Fifty |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "The Diary of a Man of Fifty" by Henry James is a reflective novella written in the late 19th century. This introspective work chronicles the thoughts and reminiscences of a middle-aged man as he revisits Florence, a city filled with memories of his youth and a lost romance. The book delves into themes of nostalgia, love, regret, and the existential ponderings of a man examining the choices he has made in life. The narrative unfolds as the unnamed protagonist recounts his journey back to Florence after many years, revealing his deep-seated emotions connected to a past love, the Countess Salvi. Through the diary entries, he reflects on the bittersweet nature of memory and the passage of time, comparing his youthful aspirations and experiences with his current state of life. As he encounters the Countess's daughter, he is faced with the stark similarities between their lives at different ages, sparking both hope and trepidation as he contemplates unfulfilled desires and the complexities of love. The story not only highlights the protagonist's internal struggles but also connects to broader themes of happiness, the influence of past relationships, and the quest for meaning in one's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Diary fiction |
| Subject | Italy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aging -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2426 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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