"The Reverberator" by Henry James is a story set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Paris, where the lives of young journalist George Flack and the Dosson family become intertwined. The novel begins in a Parisian hotel and follows George as he navigates the complex social world of Mr. Dosson and his daughters, Delia and Francie, revealing emerging romantic interests and societal expectations. Mr. Dosson's submissive demeanor contrasts with the assertive nature of Delia and the innocence of Francie, as they move about Paris's cultural scene. Through their interactions and conversations surrounding life in Paris, the story explores the characters' ambitions, class differences, and the bonds of family, offering social commentary on the cultural landscape and the characters navigating the expectations of their time.
The Reverberator
By Henry James
Amidst the sophisticated backdrop of 19th-century Paris, a journalist and an American family find their lives entangled, testing the boundaries of social class, family loyalty, and personal ambition.
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About the AuthorHenry James was an American-British author. He is regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.
Henry James was an American-British author. He is regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.
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