The Marriages - Henry James - Bog

The Marriages is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young American woman named Bessie Alden, who is caught between two very different worlds. Bessie is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and has grown up in a privileged environment. However, she is also deeply spiritual and yearns for a more meaningful existence.Bessie's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets and falls in love with a charismatic and enigmatic European aristocrat named Felix Young. Despite their differences in background and temperament, Bessie and Felix marry and embark on a life together. However, their marriage is far from perfect, and they struggle to understand each other and find happiness.As Bessie navigates the complexities of her marriage, she also becomes involved in the lives of other couples around her. She witnesses the struggles and triumphs of her friends and acquaintances as they navigate the challenges of love and marriage.The Marriages is a rich and complex novel that explores themes of love, marriage, and spirituality. Henry James's masterful prose and keen insight into human nature make this a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.