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About The Book: In James Henry's novel "The Bostonians," set in late 19th-century Boston, themes of gender, class, and politics are intricately woven. The narrative follows Olive Chancellor, a feminist activist, and Basil Ransom, a conservative Mississippi lawyer, as they navigate the complexities of Boston's upper class. Olive, driven by a desire to champion women's rights, introduces Basil to Verena Tarrant, a talented speaker and Olive's protegé. While Olive envisions Verena as a feminist leader, Basil is drawn to her romantically. As Verena grapples with conflicting ideals, the novel delves into the societal tensions, highlighting the clash between tradition and progress, women's rights, and class dynamics. About The Author: Henry James (1843–1916) was an American-British author, bridged literary realism and modernism, recognized as one of the greatest novelists in English. Notable for social intricacies in novels like "The Portrait of a Lady," his later experimental works include "The Ambassadors." James's writing, akin to Impressionist painting, delved into characters' complex motives. His novella "The Turn of the Screw" remains an enigmatic ghost story. A British citizen from 1915, he was thrice nominated for the Nobel Prize. James's unorthodox education and cosmopolitan life in Europe greatly influenced his prolific literary career. Borges hailed James as uniquely strange in literature. The Title 'The Bostonians: A Novel written/authored/edited by Henry James', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088512 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 225 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Fiction Satire, Classic Literature & Fiction, Literary Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 2nd