The Private Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419178870)

The Private Life is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book delves into the complex and often tumultuous world of relationships and the private lives of individuals. The story revolves around the main character, a young American named Ralph Touchett, who inherits a large fortune from his wealthy father. Ralph moves to Europe and becomes involved in a series of romantic entanglements with various women, including his cousin, Isabel Archer.As the story progresses, the reader is drawn into the intricate web of relationships that surround Ralph and Isabel, as well as the other characters in the novel. James explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power and control in relationships. The Private Life is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the private lives of individuals. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Henry James or the study of human behavior.""Oh, you don't know how he's armed!"" she exclaimed, with such an odd quaver that I could account for it only by her being nervous. This idea was confirmed by her moving just afterwards, changing her seat rather pointlessly, not as if to cut our conversation short, but because she was in a fidget. I couldn't know what was the matter with her, but I was presently relieved to see Mrs Adney come toward us.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: 1419178873
ISBN-13: 9781419178870
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.50w x 0.12d