The Birthplace - Henry James - Bog

The Birthplace is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the protagonist, Hyacinth Robinson, who is a young man struggling to find his place in society. Hyacinth is born into poverty but is adopted by a wealthy family, which gives him access to a world of privilege and luxury that he never knew existed. However, despite his newfound wealth, Hyacinth struggles to find his identity and purpose in life.The novel is set in London during the late 19th century and explores themes such as class, identity, and morality. Hyacinth is torn between his loyalty to his working-class roots and his desire to fit into the upper-class world of his adoptive family. He is also struggling with his conscience as he becomes involved in a political plot to assassinate a prominent figure.As the story progresses, Hyacinth's inner turmoil intensifies, and he is forced to make difficult decisions that will ultimately shape his future. The Birthplace is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggles of individuals trying to find their place in the world. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.The patience was needed for the particular feature of the ordeal that, by the time the lively season was with them again, had disengaged itself as the sharpest -- the immense assumption of veracities and sanctities, of the general soundness of the legend with which everyone arrived. He was well provided, certainly, for meeting it, and he gave all he had, yet he had sometimes the sense of a vague resentment on the part of his pilgrims at his not ladling, out their fare with a bigger spoon.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.