The Patagonia - Henry James - Bog

The Patagonia is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the central character, a wealthy American woman named Mrs. Lidcote, who travels to Europe with her daughter, Bessie, in search of a suitable husband for her. Mrs. Lidcote is an attractive and intelligent woman, but she is also manipulative and selfish. She is determined to find a wealthy and titled husband for her daughter, regardless of her true feelings or desires.The novel is set in the late 19th century, and it explores the complex social and cultural dynamics of the time. James skillfully depicts the world of the European aristocracy, with its strict codes of behavior and rigid class distinctions. He also explores the theme of identity, as Mrs. Lidcote struggles to reconcile her American identity with the expectations and demands of European society.Throughout the novel, James employs his trademark style of psychological realism, delving deeply into the inner lives of his characters and exploring their motivations and desires. He also employs a rich and evocative prose style, vividly describing the landscapes and cultures of Europe and South America.Overall, The Patagonia is a masterful work of fiction that explores themes of identity, social class, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a must-read for fans of Henry James and anyone interested in the literature of the late 19th century.The Patagonia was slow, but spacious and comfortable, and there was a motherly decency in her long nursing rock and her rustling old- fashioned gait, the multitudinous swish, in her wake, as of a thousand proper petticoats. It was as if she wished not to present herself in port with the splashed eagerness of a young creature.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.