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The Europeans
Henry James
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The Europeans: A sketch is a short novel by Henry James. It is essentially a comedy contrasting the behavior and attitudes of two visitors from Europe with those of their relatives living in the ‘new’ world of New England.
The Europeans: A sketch is a short novel by Henry James. It is essentially a comedy contrasting the behavior and attitudes of two visitors from Europe with those of their relatives living in the ‘new’ world of New England.
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"It seems natural that we should know each other," Mr. Wentworth rejoined. "We are near relatives."
"Ah, there comes a moment in life when one reverts, irresistibly, to one's natural ties—to one's natural affections. You must have found that!" said Eugenia.
Mr. Wentworth had been told the day before by Felix that Eugenia was very clever, very brilliant, and the information had held him in some suspense. This was the cleverness, he supposed; the brilliancy was beginning. "Yes, the natural affections are very strong," he murmured.
"In some people," the Baroness declared. "Not in all." Charlotte was walking beside her; she took hold of her hand again, smiling always. "And you, cousine, where did you get that enchanting complexion?" she went on; "such lilies and roses?" The roses in poor Charlotte's countenance began speedily to predominate over the lilies, and she quickened her step and reached the po. . . Read More
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PLOT SUMMARY (CONTAINS SPOILERS)
Eugenia and her brother Felix arrive in Boston from Europe. The next day Felix visits some people. The day after that Eugenia visits them. Three days later their uncle visits them. Something about a painting.
Eugenia flirts with a guy. Somebody got thrown out of colle
Master I’ll be frank with you
In this my latest song
Your novel’s very short it’s true
And yet it’s overlong
Normally I don’t care so much
About your subject matter
You seem to have the magic touch
Of fascinating chatter
Your stories could be set in France
In England or in Rome
They could be full of happensta
Senryu Review:
Bitchy Baroness
takes cottage in New England
without saying thanks
"Europenii" a aparut in 1878 si este unul dintre romanele mai scurte ale lui Henry James, fiind poate din acest considerent mai accesibil cititorului. Desi are sub 200 de pagini, lucru neobisnuit pentru autor este aproape la fel de stralucitor ca "rivalul" sau "Americanul". Si aici, James a avut gri