The Beldonald Holbein (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161457421)

The Beldonald Holbein is a novel written by American author Henry James. It tells the story of a wealthy American family, the Beldonalds, who move to England in search of cultural refinement and social status. The family consists of Mrs. Beldonald, her two daughters, and her son, who is studying at Oxford.The novel centers around the family's interactions with the Holbein family, who are also wealthy and influential in English society. The Beldonalds become enamored with the Holbeins, particularly with the beautiful and charming daughter, Mona. However, as they become more involved in the Holbein's world, they begin to uncover secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy their newfound social status.Throughout the novel, James explores themes of class, ambition, and social climbing. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. The Beldonald Holbein is a masterful work of fiction that offers a nuanced and insightful portrayal of the social dynamics of the late 19th century.""But has she any idea herself, poor thing?"" was the way I had put it to Mrs. Munden on our next meeting after the incident at my studio; with the effect, however, only of leaving my friend at first to take me as alluding to Mrs. Brash's possible prevision of the chatter she might create. I had my own sense of that--this provision had been nil; the question was of her consciousness of the office for which Lady Beldonald had counted on her.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: 1161457429
ISBN-13: 9781161457421
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d