The Awkward Age (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417913169)

The Awkward Age is a novel written by Henry James and published in 1899. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Ververs and the Ashers, who become intertwined through the marriage of the Ververs' daughter, Maisie, to the Ashers' son, Percy. The novel explores the complexities of relationships, particularly those between parents and children, husbands and wives, and lovers. The characters struggle with their own desires and expectations, as well as societal norms and expectations, leading to a series of misunderstandings and miscommunications.The Ververs are a wealthy American family who have recently moved to London, seeking to establish themselves in high society. Maisie, their only child, is a charming and innocent young woman who becomes enamored with Percy Asher, a handsome and charismatic man who is also the object of affection for several other women.As the two families become more intertwined, tensions begin to arise. Maisie's mother, Fanny, is jealous of her daughter's relationship with Percy, while Percy's mother, Mrs. Asher, is suspicious of the Ververs' motives. Meanwhile, Maisie's father, Adam, is preoccupied with his own business dealings and seems oblivious to the turmoil brewing in his own household.Throughout the novel, James explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, as well as the constraints of societal expectations and the difficulties of communication. The Awkward Age is a nuanced and complex novel that offers a rich portrait of turn-of-the-century society and the human condition.1899. American-born writer, gifted with talents in literature, psychology, and philosophy. James wrote 20 novels, 112 stories, 12 plays and works of literary criticism. Among James's most famous literary works are The Europeans, his commercial success Daisy Miller, the critically acclaimed Washington Square, The Bostonians, and The Turn of the Screw. The Awkward Age is the story of Nanda Brookenham, a young society woman whose attempts at marriage are foiled by various members of her mother's social circle.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: 1417913169
ISBN-13: 9781417913169
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2004
Pages: 460
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d