Features Nick Dormer, the young Englishman who, during the course of the novel, will courageously resist the glittering Parliamentary career desired for him by his family, in order to paint. His progress is counterpointed by the 'Tragic Muse' of the title, Miriam Rooth, a great actress indifferent to social reputation, and dedicated to her art.
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The illegitimate and impoverished son of a dressmaker and a nobleman, Hyacinth Robinson has grown up with a strong sense of beauty that heightens his acute sympathy for the inequalities that surround him. Drawn into a secret circle of radical politics he makes a rash vow to commit a violent act of terrorism.
»Ich erinnere mich, daß ich in einer amerikanischen ›Pferdebahn‹ saß, als ich plötzlich merkte, wie ich voller Enthusiasmus die Situation eines robusten, aber hinterhältig betrogenen und verratenen, eines grausam gekränkten Landsmannes in einem fremden Lande und in einer aristokratischen Gesellschaft als Thema einer Erzählung erwog; dabei kam es insbesondere darauf an, daß er durch diejenigen Personen leiden müßte, die vorgaben, die höchstmögliche Kultur zu repräsentieren und einem ihm in jeder Weise überlegenen Rang anzugehören. Was würde er in jener Zwangslage ›tun‹, wie würde er sich Recht verschaffen, oder wie würde er, falls keine Abhilfe möglich war, sich angesichts dieses ihm zugefügten Unrechtes benehmen?«Henry James
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This collection features some of Henry James's finest short works. The stories range in subject from marriage and money to artistic criticism and moral dilemmas. James's unique style of psychological realism is on full display in these masterful tales.
One of James's most celebrated novels, The Wings of the Dove is a complex and subtle exploration of love, money, and betrayal in turn-of-the-century Europe. Coburn's stunning photographic portraits of the key characters bring an added dimension to this timeless work of fiction.
Considered one of Henry James' greatest works, 'The Ambassadors' is a masterful exploration of love, betrayal, and the human condition. The novel follows the journey of protagonist Lewis Lambert Strether as he travels from the United States to Europe to convince his friend's son to return home. Featuring exquisite prose, complex characters, and a subtle plot, this book is a must-read for fans of literary fiction.