Owen Wingrave (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419139833)

Owen Wingrave is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the titular character, Owen Wingrave, who comes from a long line of military men but decides to rebel against his family's tradition by refusing to join the army. This decision causes a rift between Owen and his family, who view his refusal as a betrayal of their legacy.The novel follows Owen as he tries to find his place in the world and reconcile with his family. Along the way, he meets several intriguing characters, including his love interest, Kate Julian, and his mentor, Spencer Coyle. As Owen navigates his relationships and struggles with his own identity, he must also confront the ghosts of his family's past and the secrets that they have kept hidden.With its intricate plot and complex characters, Owen Wingrave is a captivating exploration of family, tradition, and individuality. James' masterful prose and vivid descriptions bring the story to life, immersing readers in the world of Owen and his family. This classic novel remains a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.It was the fact that the occupants of Paramore did indeed take their trouble hard that struck Spencer Coyle after he had been an hour or two in that fine old house. This very short second visit, beginning on the Saturday evening, was to constitute the strangest episode of his life. As soon as he found himself in private with his wife -- they had retired to dress for dinner -- they called each other's attention with effusion and almost with alarm to the sinister gloom that was stamped on the place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1419139835
ISBN-13: 9781419139833
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.60w x 0.18d