| Author |
James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Lubbock, Percy, 1879-1965 |
| LoC No. |
17029022
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| Title |
The Ivory Tower
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ivory_Tower
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
"One of the two novels which Henry James left unfinished at his death ... designed to consist of ten books. Three only of these were written, with one chapter of the fourth, and except for the correction of a few obvious slips the fragment is here printed in full and without alteration ... The pages of preliminary notes, also here printed in full, were not of course intended for publication."--Preface (signed: Percy Lubbock)
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"The Ivory Tower" by Henry James is an unfinished novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Rosanna Gaw, a young woman who navigates complex family dynamics and social relationships, primarily focusing on her father and her interactions with a number of acquaintances, including the recently arrived Graham Fielder. The narrative likely explores themes of personal sacrifice, social standing, and the intricate web of human relationships against the backdrop of an impending societal change. The opening of "The Ivory Tower" presents a vivid scene of Rosanna as she walks to Mr. Betterman's house, adorned with a distinctive parasol and dressed in voluminous garments, embodying a sense of leisure and contemplation. The text delves into her concern for Mr. Betterman and the hope that Graham Fielder has arrived, offering a mixture of familial duty and personal interest. Through her observations and reflections on her father's peculiar state of being—caught between idle contemplation and the tensions of their family's past—the narrative builds a rich atmosphere that hints at their social interactions and the undercurrents of unresolved conflicts. The relationships and conversations introduced in this portion set the stage for the broader dynamics that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Rich people -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Newport (R.I.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Young adults -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62979 |
| Release Date |
Aug 19, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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