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The Awkward Age
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Making her debut in London society, Nanda Brookenham is being groomed for the marriage market. Thrust suddenly into the superficial and immoral circle that surrounds her mother, the innocent but independent-minded young woman even finds herself in competition with Mrs Brookenham for the affection of the man she admires.
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In his introduction, Ronald Blythe places the novel in the context of Henry James's literary career and discusses his depiction of women and themes of money and change.
Making her debut in London society, Nanda Brookenham is being groomed for the marriage market. Thrust suddenly into the superficial and immoral circle that surrounds her mother, the innocent but independent-minded young woman even finds herself in competition with Mrs Brookenham for the affection of the man she admires.
Only an elderly bachelor, Mr Longdon, is immune to this world of greed and scheming, and determines to rescue Nanda from its corrupting influences out of loyalty to the deep love he once felt for her grandmother.
In The Awkward Age (1899), Henry James explores the English character, and the clash between old and new money with a light and subtly ironic touch to create a devastating critique of society and its machinations.
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The Awkward Age by Henry James often receives praise for its intricate exploration of social complexities and relationships. The novel is noted for its sophisticated dialogue and keen psychological insights. However, some readers find the prose challenging and the social nuances somewhat dense, which can make it a demanding read.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780140432978
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 May 1987
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Notes by Patricia Crick
- Edited by Ronald Blythe
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Henry James (1843-1916) was born in New York and settled in Europe in 1875. He was a regular contributor of reviews, critical essays, and short stories to American periodicals. He is best known for his many novels of American and European character.
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