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James, Henry
1843
1916
Lady Barbarina, The Siege of London, An International Episode, and Other Tales
Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Lady Barbarina -- The siege of London -- An international episode -- The Pension Beaurepas -- A bundle of letters -- The point of view.
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"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.)
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England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Europe -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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