A London Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A London Life is a masterful novella by Henry James, set against the glittering yet morally complex backdrop of late Victorian London society. The story chronicles the experiences of Laura Wing, a young American woman staying with her sister and brother-in-law in England, who becomes increasingly alarmed by the scandalous behaviour she witnesses within the household. James presents a nuanced portrait of social propriety and private dissolution, illustrating the tension between American innocence and European sophistication with his signature psychological precision. The narrative uncovers the painful consequences of Laura's rigid moral idealism as she attempts to intervene in affairs that ultimately lie beyond her control. Written with James's characteristic subtlety and ironic detachment, the work remains a compelling study of social anxiety, class, and the precarious position of women in the nineteenth century.
Author: Henry James
Format: Paperback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A London Life is a masterful novella by Henry James, set against the glittering yet morally complex backdrop of late Victorian London society. The story chronicles the experiences of Laura Wing, a young American woman staying with her sister and brother-in-law in England, who becomes increasingly alarmed by the scandalous behaviour she witnesses within the household. James presents a nuanced portrait of social propriety and private dissolution, illustrating the tension between American innocence and European sophistication with his signature psychological precision. The narrative uncovers the painful consequences of Laura's rigid moral idealism as she attempts to intervene in affairs that ultimately lie beyond her control. Written with James's characteristic subtlety and ironic detachment, the work remains a compelling study of social anxiety, class, and the precarious position of women in the nineteenth century.