The Tragic Muse (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161479362)

The Tragic Muse is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book was published in 1890 and is set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two main characters, Miriam Rooth and Nick Dormer, who are both struggling to find their place in society.Miriam Rooth is an aspiring actress who dreams of becoming a great tragedienne. She is passionate about her craft and is determined to succeed no matter what it takes. Nick Dormer, on the other hand, is a young man from a wealthy family who is torn between his love for art and his duty to his family.As the story progresses, Miriam and Nick's paths cross and they become romantically involved. However, their relationship is complicated by their conflicting desires and ambitions. Miriam is focused on her career and is willing to sacrifice everything for it, while Nick is torn between his love for Miriam and his duty to his family.The Tragic Muse is a complex and nuanced exploration of the themes of art, love, and ambition. James' masterful prose and vivid descriptions bring the characters and their struggles to life, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read. The novel has been hailed as a masterpiece of American literature and is considered one of James' finest works.Lady Agnes's idea had been that her son should go straight from the Palais de l'Industrie to the H�����tel de Hollande, with or without his mother and his sisters, as his humour should seem to recommend. Much as she desired to see their brilliant kinswoman and as she knew that her daughters desired it, she was quite ready to postpone their visit, if this sacrifice should contribute to a speedy confrontation for Nick.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: 1161479368
ISBN-13: 9781161479362
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 538
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.52lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.19d