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Set against the backdrop of 1880s America, this bittersweet tragicomedy explores a complex love triangle involving Basil Ransom, a conservative lawyer; Olive Chancellor, a passionate feminist; and Verena Tarrant, Olive's captivating apprentice. The story delves into themes of feminism and political allegiance, as Ransom and Olive vie for Verena's loyalty. With a colorful cast of political activists and journalists, the narrative highlights the tension between personal desires and societal expectations, while subtly hinting at Olive's unexpressed feelings for Verena.
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The Bostonians, Henry James
- Language
- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Bostonians
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 182
- ISBN13
- 9789357271042
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1880s America, this bittersweet tragicomedy explores a complex love triangle involving Basil Ransom, a conservative lawyer; Olive Chancellor, a passionate feminist; and Verena Tarrant, Olive's captivating apprentice. The story delves into themes of feminism and political allegiance, as Ransom and Olive vie for Verena's loyalty. With a colorful cast of political activists and journalists, the narrative highlights the tension between personal desires and societal expectations, while subtly hinting at Olive's unexpressed feelings for Verena.