The Bench Of Desolation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419153938)

The Bench of Desolation is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Grace Vernon who is in search of her true identity and place in the world. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for self-discovery.Grace Vernon is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is married to the wealthy and successful businessman, George Vernon. However, despite her seemingly perfect life, Grace feels lost and unfulfilled. She begins to question her marriage and her place in society, leading her to embark on a journey of self-discovery.As Grace navigates through the complexities of her life, she encounters a range of characters who challenge her beliefs and force her to confront her deepest fears. From her husband's mistress to her own inner demons, Grace must confront a series of obstacles that threaten to derail her quest for happiness and fulfillment.The Bench of Desolation is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for self-discovery. James' writing is masterful and his characters are vividly drawn, making the novel a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of the human psyche.On a certain October Saturday he had got off as usual, early; but the afternoon light, his pilgrimage drawing to its aim, could still show him, at long range, the rare case of an established usurper. His impulse was then, as by custom, to deviate a little and wait, all the more that the occupant of the bench was a lady, and that ladies, when alone, were -- at that austere end of the varied frontal stretch -- markedly discontinuous; but he kept on at sight of this person's rising, while he was still fifty yards off, and proceeding.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: 1419153935
ISBN-13: 9781419153938
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.40w x 0.18d