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Mora Montravers

Mora Montravers

James, Henry

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ISBN10: 116267461X
ISBN13: 9781162674612
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.12 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Mora Montravers is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the titular character, Mora Montravers, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who is pursued by several men. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, desire, and the role of women in society.Mora Montravers is a wealthy and independent woman who has lived a life of luxury and privilege. She is courted by a number of men, including the narrator, an American writer living in Europe. However, Mora is elusive and mysterious, and her true intentions and feelings are difficult to discern.As the story unfolds, the narrator becomes increasingly obsessed with Mora, and their relationship becomes more complex and fraught with tension. He is torn between his desire for her and his own sense of morality, and he struggles to understand her motivations and intentions.Throughout the novel, James explores the social and cultural norms of the time, particularly in relation to women. Mora is a complex character who defies traditional gender roles and expectations, and her actions challenge the assumptions of those around her.Overall, Mora Montravers is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the constraints of society. James' writing is nuanced and insightful, and the novel is a testament to his skill as a writer.Mrs Traffle's posture was now, more and more, certainly, this recumbent sightless stillness; which she appeared to have resorted to at first -- after the launching, that is, of her ultimatum to Mr Puddick -- as a sign of the intensity with which she awaited results. There had been no results, alas, there were none from week to week; never was the strain of suspense less gratefully crowned; with the drawback, moreover, that they could settle to nothing.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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