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Set in late 19th-century Boston, the narrative unfolds around Basil Ransom and his cousin Olive Chancellor, who vie for the affection of the captivating Verena Tarrant. Basil, a conservative lawyer, desires to marry Verena and remove her from the political spotlight, while Olive, a passionate feminist, wants to nurture Verena's activism. Their intense rivalry reveals deep themes of gender, power, and personal ambition, making it a significant exploration of American society during a pivotal era. The novel blends rich character development with political and romantic tension.
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The Bostonians, Henry James
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Bostonians
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 314
- ISBN13
- 9781420962055
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in late 19th-century Boston, the narrative unfolds around Basil Ransom and his cousin Olive Chancellor, who vie for the affection of the captivating Verena Tarrant. Basil, a conservative lawyer, desires to marry Verena and remove her from the political spotlight, while Olive, a passionate feminist, wants to nurture Verena's activism. Their intense rivalry reveals deep themes of gender, power, and personal ambition, making it a significant exploration of American society during a pivotal era. The novel blends rich character development with political and romantic tension.