The Bostonians

Autor*innen

• Henry James

Parameter

• 360 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Klassiker
• Sachliteratur

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Set in late 19th-century Boston, the narrative centers on Olive Chancellor, a dedicated feminist who mentors the charismatic Verena Tarrant, hoping to elevate her as a leader in the women's rights movement. However, their dynamic shifts when Basil Ransom, a conservative lawyer, enters the scene, vying for Verena's allegiance. The novel intricately examines themes of gender roles, power struggles, and the complexities of social change, offering a profound commentary on the challenges faced in the pursuit of progress.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004