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The Bostonians

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First published in 1886, The Bostonians is one of James' wittiest social satires. It begins with the arrival in Boston of Basil Ransom, in search of a career. The book turns on the relationship between Ransom, a conservative civil war veteran, his feminist cousin Olive Chancellor, and Verena Tarrant, a newcomer to their circle whose affections are sought by both Olive and Basil.

James' ambivalence towards the reformist movement is made plain in this novel, which is crowded with eccentric and colourful characters. The narrative moves us in turns to sneer at the Boston reformers and to sympathise with Olive as she struggles to keep the reformist flame burning in her protege's heart.


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Publisher: Duke Classics

Kindle Book

  • Release date: February 20, 2012

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781620112144
  • Release date: February 20, 2012

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781620112144
  • File size: 571 KB
  • Release date: February 20, 2012

Open EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781620112144
  • File size: 563 KB
  • Release date: February 20, 2012

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
Open EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1230
Text Difficulty:9-12

First published in 1886, The Bostonians is one of James' wittiest social satires. It begins with the arrival in Boston of Basil Ransom, in search of a career. The book turns on the relationship between Ransom, a conservative civil war veteran, his feminist cousin Olive Chancellor, and Verena Tarrant, a newcomer to their circle whose affections are sought by both Olive and Basil.

James' ambivalence towards the reformist movement is made plain in this novel, which is crowded with eccentric and colourful characters. The narrative moves us in turns to sneer at the Boston reformers and to sympathise with Olive as she struggles to keep the reformist flame burning in her protege's heart.


Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Duke Classics

    Kindle Book
    Release date: February 20, 2012

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781620112144
    Release date: February 20, 2012

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620112144
    File size: 571 KB
    Release date: February 20, 2012

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620112144
    File size: 563 KB
    Release date: February 20, 2012

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    Open EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    Lexile® Measure: 1230
    Text Difficulty: 9-12