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Title: The Golden Bowl — Volume 2
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Eve Sobol, South Bend, Indiana, USA
Summary: "The Golden Bowl—Volume 2" by Henry James is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book delves into complex themes of love, marriage, and social dynamics, focusing primarily on the character Maggie Verver, who navigates the intricate relationships within her family and social circle after her marriage to Amerigo. At the start of the volume, we find Maggie grappling with her emotions and new circumstances following her husband's return from an excursion with her stepmother, Charlotte. The opening reveals Maggie’s introspective nature as she reflects on her sense of self and the changes in her life. This moment of quiet contemplation is juxtaposed with her excitement and longing for a deeper connection with Amerigo, highlighting her inner conflicts and the delicate balance of her familial relationships. Maggie's thoughts reveal both a burgeoning awareness of her desires and the complications inherent in her marriage, setting the stage for a rich exploration of how personal feelings intersect with social expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 4263
Published: Jul 1, 2003
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: Adultery -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Art -- Collectors and collecting -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Golden Bowl — Volume 2
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Eve Sobol, South Bend, Indiana, USA
Summary: "The Golden Bowl—Volume 2" by Henry James is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book delves into complex themes of love, marriage, and social dynamics, focusing primarily on the character Maggie Verver, who navigates the intricate relationships within her family and social circle after her marriage to Amerigo. At the start of the volume, we find Maggie grappling with her emotions and new circumstances following her husband's return from an excursion with her stepmother, Charlotte. The opening reveals Maggie’s introspective nature as she reflects on her sense of self and the changes in her life. This moment of quiet contemplation is juxtaposed with her excitement and longing for a deeper connection with Amerigo, highlighting her inner conflicts and the delicate balance of her familial relationships. Maggie's thoughts reveal both a burgeoning awareness of her desires and the complications inherent in her marriage, setting the stage for a rich exploration of how personal feelings intersect with social expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 4263
Published: Jul 1, 2003
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: Adultery -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Art -- Collectors and collecting -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.