The Coxon Fund (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419157950)

The Coxon Fund is a novella written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story centers around a wealthy American, Mr. Coxon, who has recently inherited a large sum of money. Coxon's newfound wealth attracts the attention of a group of English intellectuals, who are curious about his intentions for the money. The story is narrated by an unnamed protagonist, who is a member of this group.As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Coxon is not interested in using his money for personal gain, but rather for philanthropic purposes. However, his lack of clear direction and his inability to articulate his plans frustrate the intellectuals, who begin to question his motives. The protagonist becomes increasingly obsessed with Coxon's behavior, and begins to suspect that he is hiding something.The novella explores themes of wealth, power, and social class, as well as the complexities of human motivation. It is a masterful work of psychological fiction, and is widely regarded as one of James's most accomplished works. The Coxon Fund is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as those interested in the human condition and the complexities of human relationships.One of the consequences, for the Mulvilles, of the sacrifices they made for Frank Saltram was that they had to give up their carriage. Adelaide drove gently into London in a one-horse greenish thing, an early Victorian landau, hired, near at hand, imaginatively, from a broken-down jobmaster whose wife was in consumption--a vehicle that made people turn round all the more when her pensioner sat beside 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: 1419157957
ISBN-13: 9781419157950
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.26h x 7.58w x 0.15d