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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.
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The Bostonians, Henry James
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Bostonians
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9781419154881
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- 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.