The Story Of A Year - Henry James - Bog

""The Story of a Year"" is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book tells the story of a young woman named Kate Croy, who is determined to marry a wealthy man named Merton Densher. However, Kate's plans are complicated by the fact that Merton is already engaged to another woman, Milly Theale, who is extremely wealthy and has a terminal illness.As the story unfolds, Kate and Merton must navigate their complicated feelings for each other while also trying to keep Milly's affections and trust. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the societal pressures and expectations that can influence personal relationships.Throughout the book, James employs his signature style of intricate and nuanced prose, delving deeply into the motivations and inner lives of his characters. ""The Story of a Year"" is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.After the proper interval, Mr. Bruce called to pay his respects to Mrs. Littlefield. He found Miss Crowe also in the drawing-room. Lizzie and he met like old friends. Mrs. Littlefield was a willing listener; but it seemed to her that she had come in at the second act of the play. Bruce went off with Miss Crowe's promise to drive with him in the afternoon. In the afternoon he swept up to the door in a prancing, tinkling sleigh. After some minutes of hoarse jesting and silvery laughter in the keen wintry air, he swept away again with Lizzie curled up in the buffalo-robe beside him, like a kitten in a rug.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.