The Marriages - Henry James - Bog

The Marriages is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of the Probert family, an aristocratic family residing in London. The novel revolves around the marriages of the Probert family members and their social interactions and conflicts.The main character, Bartholomew Probert, is a wealthy and successful businessman who is married to his second wife, Lady Grace. Bartholomew's first wife, Mary, died in childbirth, leaving him with their daughter, Alice. Alice is the central character of the novel, and her marriage to her cousin, Edward Littledale, is the main focus of the story.The Marriages explores the themes of love, marriage, and social status. James portrays the society of the time as one where marriage is seen as a means of maintaining social status and wealth. The novel also explores the inner lives of the characters and their struggles with their emotions and desires.The Marriages is a complex and nuanced novel that delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the societal norms that govern them. James' writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his exploration of the psychological and emotional complexities of his characters. The Marriages is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the complexities of human relationships.When she knocked at his door late in the evening he was regularly not in his room. It was known in the house how much he was worried; he was horribly nervous about his ordeal. It was to begin on the 23rd of June, and his father was as worried as himself. The wedding had been arranged in relation to this....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.