"Pandora" by Henry James is a tale centered around a German diplomat named Count Otto Vogelstein as he sails to America and grapples with cultural contrasts and budding affections. Aboard a steamer bound for New York, the Count scrutinizes his fellow passengers and their social standing, finding himself particularly intrigued by the free-spirited American girl, Pandora Day who is searching for her family's chair. Pandora's confidence captivates the Count and challenges his expectations and understanding of romance and society, highlighting the complexities of identity and the clash between European formality and American charm, as he debates whether he should pursue this enchanting young woman.
Pandora
By Henry James
Amidst cultural divides, a young German count aboard a transatlantic voyage finds his rigid worldview challenged by a charming American girl, forcing him to decide between duty family obligations, and heartfelt desire.
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2000-08-01
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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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