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The Birthplace

The Birthplace

James, Henry

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419154087
ISBN13: 9781419154089
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.16 Width: 7.52 Depth: 9.16
Language: English
The Birthplace is a novel written by American author Henry James. The story is set in the small town of New England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Biddy Dormer. Biddy is the daughter of a wealthy family and is known for her beauty and charm. However, she is also known for her rebellious nature and her desire to break free from the constraints of her privileged upbringing. As the story unfolds, Biddy becomes involved in a complicated love triangle with two men: her childhood friend, Captain Ransom, and the charming but mysterious Mr. Waterlow. Biddy's feelings for both men are complicated by her own conflicted emotions and the expectations of her family and society. The Birthplace is a complex exploration of love, family, and the struggle for personal freedom. James' writing is known for its psychological depth and intricate character development, and this novel is no exception. The story is told with a keen eye for detail and a subtle understanding of the human psyche. Overall, The Birthplace is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and masterful storytelling.The patience was needed for the particular feature of the ordeal that, by the time the lively season was with them again, had disengaged itself as the sharpest -- the immense assumption of veracities and sanctities, of the general soundness of the legend with which everyone arrived. He was well provided, certainly, for meeting it, and he gave all he had, yet he had sometimes the sense of a vague resentment on the part of his pilgrims at his not ladling, out their fare with a bigger spoon.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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