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A London Life

A London Life

James, Henry

Hardcover

Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1169243851
ISBN13: 9781169243859
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
A London Life is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. Published in 1888, it tells the story of American-born protagonist, Biddy Dormer, who moves to London to live with her aunt and uncle. Biddy is a young woman with a strong sense of independence and a desire to experience the world beyond her sheltered upbringing. She quickly becomes embroiled in the complex social circles of London's upper class, where she navigates the intricacies of love, marriage, and social status.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Biddy's life in London. In the first part, Biddy is introduced to the city and its inhabitants, including her aunt and uncle, who are members of the aristocracy. Biddy is fascinated by their world and begins to attend social events, where she meets a number of eligible bachelors.In the second part of the novel, Biddy falls in love with a young man named Captain Julian, who is also a member of the upper class. Their relationship is complicated by Julian's past and his uncertain future, as well as by the expectations of society.The final part of the novel sees Biddy facing the consequences of her choices and the challenges of navigating the social hierarchy of London. The novel ends with a sense of uncertainty about Biddy's future, as she struggles to find her place in a world that is both exciting and oppressive.A London Life is a complex and nuanced exploration of social class, gender roles, and the challenges of personal independence in a rigidly structured society. James' prose is elegant and insightful, and the novel remains a compelling portrait of London's upper class in the late 19th century.She was dining out that night with both Selina and Lionel -- a conjunction that was rather rare. She was by no means always invited with them, and Selina constantly went without her husband. Appearances, however, sometimes got a sop thrown them; three or four times a month Lionel and she entered the brougham together like people who still had forms, who still said 'my dear'. This was to be one of those occasions, and Mrs Berrington's young unmarried sister was included in the invitation.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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