John Delavoy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161437836)

""John Delavoy"" is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book tells the story of John Delavoy, a young American man who travels to Europe in search of adventure and self-discovery. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships with a variety of intriguing characters, including a beautiful French woman named Madame Clairin and an enigmatic American artist named Nick Dormer.As John navigates the complexities of his new surroundings, he is forced to confront his own inner demons and grapple with the question of what it means to be an American in a foreign land. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself.With its richly drawn characters, lush descriptions of European landscapes, and insightful commentary on the human condition, ""John Delavoy"" is a timeless masterpiece of American literature that continues to captivate readers today.""Not a line -- not a syllable. Don't you remember how you warned me against spoiling it? It's of the thing we read together, liked together, went over and over together; it's of this dear little serious thing of good sense and good faith"" -- and I held up my roll of proof, shaking it even as Mr Beston had shaken it -- ""that he expresses that opinion.""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.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1161437835
ISBN-13: 9781161437836
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d