"Eugene Pickering" by Henry James is a story set in the late 1800s that wrestles with themes of identity and freedom through the journey of a young man named Eugene Pickering. The story kicks off as an acquaintance spots the youthful and inexperienced Eugene at a lively casino in Homburg. Seemingly untouched by the world, Eugene finds himself drawn to Madame Blumenthal, a fascinating woman who shows him a world of both excitement and heartache. Their growing connection pulls Eugene into a whirlwind of longing and attraction, complicated by his commitment to marry someone else. As he gets closer to Madame Blumenthal, Eugene faces difficult choices and must figure out what he truly wants in life.
Eugene Pickering
By Henry James
In a world of high stakes and hidden desires, a naive young man's encounter with an alluring woman forces him to confront his loyalties and redefine his destiny.
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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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