Pandora - Henry James - Bog

Pandora is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book tells the story of a young American woman named Pandora Day, who travels to Europe with her mother, Mrs. Day, in search of a husband. Pandora is a beautiful and charming young woman, but she is also impulsive and naive, which leads her into various social and romantic predicaments.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of love, marriage, social class, and the role of women in society. Pandora's journey takes her from Paris to London, where she meets a variety of characters, including the wealthy and sophisticated Captain Edward Rosier, the charming but unreliable Mr. Gilbert Osmond, and the enigmatic Madame Merle.As Pandora navigates the complex social scene of Europe, she must decide what she truly wants in life and whether she is willing to compromise her values and independence for the sake of marriage and social status. The novel is a commentary on the expectations and limitations placed on women in Victorian society and the consequences of blindly following societal norms.Overall, Pandora is a compelling and insightful novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. James' elegant prose and vivid characterizations make this book a timeless classic of English literature.It affected him indeed as all right that he should be Count Otto Vogelstein; this appeared even rather a flippant mode of disposing of the fact. By way of rejoinder he asked her if she desired of him the surrender of his seat.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.