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Broken Wings

Broken Wings

James, Henry

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ISBN10: 1162656271
ISBN13: 9781162656274
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.05 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Broken Wings is a novel written by the famous American author Henry James. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Nanda Brookenham, who is the daughter of a prominent British diplomat. Nanda is known for her beauty, charm, and intelligence, but she is also very innocent and naive. As she grows older, she becomes more and more disillusioned with the society around her and begins to question the values and beliefs of the people she has grown up with.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the constraints of Victorian society. It also delves into the complex relationships between men and women, and the power dynamics that exist within these relationships. Nanda's journey is one of self-discovery and self-realization, as she learns to navigate the complexities of the world around her and find her own place in society.Broken Wings is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Victorian England and the struggles of its people. James' prose is elegant and sophisticated, and his characters are vividly drawn and deeply human. This is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature of the Victorian era.It was said with promptness, even precipitation; yet the understanding, shortly after, appeared to have left between them a certain awkwardness, and it was almost as if to change the subject and relieve them equally that she suddenly reminded him of something he had spoken earlier. You were to tell me why in particular you had to be here.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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