English Hours - James, Henry; Pennell, Joseph
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of late 19th-century England through the eyes of Henry James. "English Hours" offers a captivating collection of travel essays, painting a vivid portrait of London and the English countryside. More than just a travelogue, this book delves into the heart of British culture, exploring its nuances and charms with James's signature insightful prose. Journey alongside one of literature's masters as he navigates the bustling streets of London, observes the rhythms of daily life, and reflects on the enduring spirit of England. This…mehr

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of late 19th-century England through the eyes of Henry James. "English Hours" offers a captivating collection of travel essays, painting a vivid portrait of London and the English countryside. More than just a travelogue, this book delves into the heart of British culture, exploring its nuances and charms with James's signature insightful prose. Journey alongside one of literature's masters as he navigates the bustling streets of London, observes the rhythms of daily life, and reflects on the enduring spirit of England. This literary travelogue provides a unique lens through which to examine the social customs, historical landmarks, and overall atmosphere of a bygone era. A must-read for Anglophiles and admirers of Henry James alike, "English Hours" is a timeless exploration of a nation and its people, meticulously prepared for print republication, ensuring its accessibility for years to come. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Daisy Miller is a novella by Henry James that first appeared in Cornhill Magazine in June-July 1878, and in book form the following year. It portrays the courtship of the beautiful American girl Daisy Miller by Winterbourne, a sophisticated compatriot of hers. His pursuit of her is hampered by her own flirtatiousness, which is frowned upon by the other expatriates when they meet in Switzerland and Italy.Annie "Daisy" Miller and Frederick Winterbourne first meet in Vevey, Switzerland, in a garden of the grand hotel,[2] where Winterbourne is allegedly vacationing from his studies (an attachment to an older lady is rumoured). They are introduced by Randolph Miller, Daisy's nine-year-old brother. Randolph considers their hometown of Schenectady, New York, to be absolutely superior to all of Europe. Daisy, however, is absolutely delighted with the continent, especially the high society she wishes to enter.Winterbourne is at first confused by her attitude, and though greatly impressed by her beauty, he soon determines that she is nothing more than a young flirt. He continues his pursuit of Daisy in spite of the disapproval of his aunt, Mrs. Costello, who spurns any family with so close a relationship to their courier as the Millers have with their Eugenio. She also thinks Daisy is a shameless girl for agreeing to visit the Château de Chillon with Winterbourne after they have known each other for only half an hour. The next day, the two travel to Château de Chillon and although Winterbourne had paid the janitor for privacy, Daisy is not quite impressed. Winterbourne then informs Daisy that he must go to Geneva the next day. Daisy feels disappointment and chaffs him, eventually asking him to visit her in Rome later that year.In Rome, Winterbourne and Daisy meet unexpectedly in the parlor of Mrs. Walker, an American expatriate, whose moral values have adapted to those of Italian society. Rumors about Daisy meeting with young Italian gentlemen make her socially exceptionable under these criteria. Winterbourne learns of Daisy's increasing intimacy with a young Italian of questionable society, Giovanelli, as well as the growing scandal caused by the pair's behaviour. Daisy is undeterred by the open disapproval of the other Americans in Rome, and her mother seems quite unaware of the underlying tensions. Winterbourne and Mrs. Walker attempt to persuade Daisy to separate from Giovanelli, but she refuses.