In The Cage - Henry James - Bog

In The Cage by James Henry is a novel that revolves around a young telegraphist who works in a post office in London. The protagonist, known only as the telegraphist, is a young woman who is engaged to a man named Mr. Mudge. Her job involves sending and receiving messages for the wealthy and elite members of society, which gives her a glimpse into their private lives.As the telegraphist becomes more involved in the lives of her clients, she begins to yearn for a life outside of her own. She becomes infatuated with a man named Captain Everard, who is a regular client of the post office. Despite her engagement to Mr. Mudge, the telegraphist begins to fantasize about a life with Captain Everard.Throughout the novel, the telegraphist struggles with the limitations of her social class and station in life. She longs for the freedom to pursue her own desires and dreams, but is constantly reminded of the constraints of her gender and social status.In The Cage is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of class, gender, and societal expectations. James Henry's vivid descriptions of London society in the late 19th century provide a rich backdrop for the telegraphist's story, making this novel a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction.It had occurred to her early that in her position--that of a young person spending, in framed and wired confinement, the life of a guinea-pig or a magpie--she should know a great many persons without their recognising the acquaintance.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.