The Third Person
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ISBN10: 141918511X
ISBN13: 9781419185113
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 7.52 Depth: 9.18
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419185113
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 7.52 Depth: 9.18
Language: English
The Third Person is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book tells the story of two young women, Miss Brooke and Miss Fancourt, who are both struggling to make their way in the world. Miss Brooke is a wealthy heiress who is determined to live life on her own terms, while Miss Fancourt is a struggling actress who is desperate for success. The novel is set in London during the late 19th century and explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. As the two women navigate their way through the challenges of their respective careers, they become entangled in a complex web of romantic relationships with several men, including a wealthy American businessman and a talented artist. Throughout the novel, James employs his signature style of psychological realism, delving deep into the inner lives of his characters and exploring the intricacies of their personalities and motivations. The Third Person is a masterful work of fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of Victorian England, while also providing a timeless exploration of the human condition.Miss Amy took her evening nap before dinner, an hour at which Miss Susan could never sleep -- it was so odd; whereby Miss Susan took hers after that meal, just at the hour when Miss Amy was keenest for talk. Miss Susan, erect and unsupported, had feelings as to the way in which, in almost any posture that could pass for a seated one, Miss Amy managed to find a place in the small of her back for two out of the three sofa-cushions -- a smaller place, obviously, than they had ever been intended to fit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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