A London Life, and Other Tales by Henry James
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
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| Title | A London Life, and Other Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A London life -- The Patagonia -- The liar -- Mrs. Temperly. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "A London Life" by Henry James is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story introduces us to Laura Wing, a young woman navigating life in England, particularly the struggles of her sister Selina's tumultuous marriage to Lionel Berrington. The narrative delves into themes of social class, gender expectations, and personal integrity, offering a glimpse into the complicated interpersonal dynamics of the characters involved. At the start of "A London Life," Laura Wing is restless and uneasy as she contemplates her life and the people around her, particularly her sister's situation. She visits Plash, a dower-house, to see Lady Davenant and Mrs. Berrington while grappling with feelings of sorrow and responsibility born from her family's constraints and societal expectations. The conversations reveal her discontent with her circumstances, her yearning for agency, and her observations of the emotional challenges faced by those she engages with. Lady Davenant's complex wisdom juxtaposed with Laura's idealism sets the stage for further exploration of the characters as tensions brew within the Berrington household, particularly concerning fidelity and social propriety. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25500 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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