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The Path Of Duty

By Henry James

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Torn between love and obligation, a man must decide where his true path lies, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness.

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2007-06-08
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Summary

"The Path Of Duty" by Henry James is a story set in the world of English high society that examines challenging choices in themes of love, responsibility, and what people expect. The story focuses on Sir Ambrose Tester and his tangled relationships with Lady Vandeleur and Joscelind Bernardstone, the woman he plans to marry. Readers will experience the emotional struggles Ambrose faces as he tries to balance his family's expectations with his feelings for Lady Vandeleur. This leads to a strong look at doing what's right versus doing what society expects. In the end, the story shows the price people pay for their duties and how these choices change their lives.

About the Author

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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