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The Ivory Tower
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Set against the backdrop of America's Gilded Age, the narrative explores the profound disillusionment of a protagonist raised in Europe who returns to his homeland. Confronting the stark realities behind immense wealth, the story delves into themes of innocence versus experience. Henry James, reflecting on his own experiences after two decades abroad, weaves a tale that reveals the darker aspects of prosperity, challenging the ideals of American success. This final work encapsulates his signature examination of cultural contrasts and societal critique.
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The Ivory Tower, Henry James
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Ivory Tower
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- New York Review of Books
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 266
- ISBN13
- 9781590170786
- Category
- Fiction, Poetry, Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of America's Gilded Age, the narrative explores the profound disillusionment of a protagonist raised in Europe who returns to his homeland. Confronting the stark realities behind immense wealth, the story delves into themes of innocence versus experience. Henry James, reflecting on his own experiences after two decades abroad, weaves a tale that reveals the darker aspects of prosperity, challenging the ideals of American success. This final work encapsulates his signature examination of cultural contrasts and societal critique.