Project Gutenberg 2001-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 68 James, Henry 1843 1916 Nona Vincent Transcribed from 1893 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price. Proofed by Nina Hall, Mohua Sen, Bridie, Francine Smith and David "Nona Vincent" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century, a time when literature was rich with themes of social dynamics and personal ambition. This book explores the complexities of artistic aspiration, particularly in the context of theater and drama, through its protagonist, Allan Wayworth, a young playwright striving for success. The story revolves around Allan Wayworth, who is deeply invested in his play, "Nona Vincent," and his interactions with various characters, notably Mrs. Alsager and the actress Violet Grey. Mrs. Alsager serves as a mentor and supporter, fostering Allan's ambitions and providing emotional refuge from his struggles. As Allan navigates the treacherous waters of theatrical production, he grapples with doubts about his work and the performance of Violet Grey, who plays the titular role. The narrative captures Allan's tumultuous journey from despair to moments of hope as he witnesses Violet's transformation in the role, culminating in a powerful realization about both his artistic vision and personal connections. Ultimately, "Nona Vincent" delves into themes of creation, identity, and the impact of relationships on art, making it a compelling read for those interested in the interplay between life and theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Dramatists -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 99630 99467 2024-10-02T04:33:26.176504 2023-10-02T04:37:58.924523 text/html text/html 98711 2015-02-15T07:57:09 text/html 36096 2015-02-15T07:58:19 text/html application/zip 107284 2024-10-02T04:33:31.830983 application/epub+zip 106128 2024-10-02T04:33:29.214979 application/epub+zip 90205 2024-10-02T04:33:27.981508 application/epub+zip 198677 2024-10-02T04:33:33.668986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189382 2024-10-02T04:33:31.068965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154724 2022-09-02T05:39:13.268729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90925 90813 2024-10-02T04:33:25.850519 2023-10-02T04:37:58.697512 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 90993 2015-02-15T07:56:53 text/plain; charset=utf-8 34480 2015-02-15T07:58:19 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19801 2024-10-02T04:33:33.789985 application/rdf+xml 12499 2024-10-02T04:33:28.517494 image/jpeg 3207 2024-10-02T04:33:28.248470 image/jpeg 109807 2024-10-02T04:33:26.187474 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia