Owen Wingrave (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162678498)

Owen Wingrave is a novella written by the acclaimed American author, Henry James. The story follows the life of Owen Wingrave, a young man from a wealthy family who is expected to follow in his family's military tradition. However, Owen is a pacifist and refuses to join the army, much to the disappointment of his family and friends. The novella explores themes of family expectations, societal pressure, and the conflict between personal beliefs and societal norms. It also delves into the psychological state of the characters, particularly Owen, as he struggles to reconcile his beliefs with his family's expectations.The story is set in England in the late 19th century and features a cast of well-developed characters, including Owen's family members and his fianc�����e, Kate. The novella is written in James' signature style, which is characterized by complex sentence structures and intricate characterizations.Overall, Owen Wingrave is a thought-provoking and introspective work of fiction that explores the themes of individualism, societal norms, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a must-read for fans of Henry James and those interested in exploring the human psyche through literature.It was the fact that the occupants of Paramore did indeed take their trouble hard that struck Spencer Coyle after he had been an hour or two in that fine old house. This very short second visit, beginning on the Saturday evening, was to constitute the strangest episode of his life. As soon as he found himself in private with his wife -- they had retired to dress for dinner -- they called each other's attention with effusion and almost with alarm to the sinister gloom that was stamped on the place.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: 1162678496
ISBN-13: 9781162678498
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 38
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.08d