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Title: Lady Barbarina, The Siege of London, An International Episode, and Other Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Lady Barbarina -- The siege of London -- An international episode -- The Pension Beaurepas -- A bundle of letters -- The point of view.

Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler

Summary: "Lady Barbarina, The Siege of London, An International Episode, and Other Tales" by Henry James is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work features themes of international relations, contrasting American and European cultures, and the complexities of social interactions through the lens of its main characters, which include Lady Barbarina and Jackson Lemon. The narratives explore the dynamics of relationships across the social spectrum, often with an emphasis on marriage and societal expectations. At the start of "Lady Barbarina," we are introduced to a serene afternoon in Hyde Park, where two elderly Americans, Mr. and Mrs. Freer, observe the social activities of the English elite, highlighting the contrasts between their native culture and the British aristocracy. Their conversations hint at the romantic entanglements of the young Jackson Lemon and the beautiful Lady Barbarina, the daughter of an English marquis. As they speculate about the social implications of such a union, a backdrop of vivid descriptions of the park and its fashionable visitors creates a rich, engaging context for the unfolding drama that will explore the intricate relationships formed across cultural divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916

EBook No.: 37627

Published: Oct 4, 2011

Downloads: 234

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Europe -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Lady Barbarina, The Siege of London, An International Episode, and Other Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Lady Barbarina -- The siege of London -- An international episode -- The Pension Beaurepas -- A bundle of letters -- The point of view.

Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler

Summary: "Lady Barbarina, The Siege of London, An International Episode, and Other Tales" by Henry James is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work features themes of international relations, contrasting American and European cultures, and the complexities of social interactions through the lens of its main characters, which include Lady Barbarina and Jackson Lemon. The narratives explore the dynamics of relationships across the social spectrum, often with an emphasis on marriage and societal expectations. At the start of "Lady Barbarina," we are introduced to a serene afternoon in Hyde Park, where two elderly Americans, Mr. and Mrs. Freer, observe the social activities of the English elite, highlighting the contrasts between their native culture and the British aristocracy. Their conversations hint at the romantic entanglements of the young Jackson Lemon and the beautiful Lady Barbarina, the daughter of an English marquis. As they speculate about the social implications of such a union, a backdrop of vivid descriptions of the park and its fashionable visitors creates a rich, engaging context for the unfolding drama that will explore the intricate relationships formed across cultural divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916

EBook No.: 37627

Published: Oct 4, 2011

Downloads: 234

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Europe -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.