The Awkward Age
$25.51
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
27 May 1987
Summary
The Awkward Age: Innocence and Intrigue in London Society
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 com…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140432978 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140432973 |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Author: | Henry James, Ronald Blythe, Patricia Crick |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 27 May 1987 |
| Weight: | 249g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 132mm x 15mm |
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About The Author
Henry James
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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