The Wheel Of Time, Collaboration And Owen Wingrave (1893)

By Henry James

Book Overview

The Wheel of Time, Collaboration and Owen Wingrave is a collection of three novellas by the renowned American author, Henry James. The first novella, The Wheel of Time, follows the story of a young American woman named Nanda Brookenham, who is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for freedom and independence. Set in the high society of England in the late 19th century, the novella explores themes of love, marriage, and social expectations.The second novella, Collaboration, is a satirical take on the art world and the relationship between artists and their patrons. The story follows the ambitious young writer, Nick Dormer, as he navigates the world of high society and tries to make a name for himself in the literary world. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a scandalous love triangle that threatens to derail his career and reputation.The final novella in the collection, Owen Wingrave, is a ghost story that explores themes of courage, duty, and the supernatural. The story follows the eponymous protagonist, a young man from a military family who refuses to follow in his family's footsteps and become a soldier. Instead, he chooses to pursue his own path, which leads him down a dark and mysterious road.Overall, The Wheel of Time, Collaboration and Owen Wingrave is a thought-provoking collection of novellas that offers a glimpse into the complex social and cultural landscape of late 19th century England. James' masterful prose and keen insight into human nature make this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120207584
• ISBN13: 9781120207586
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"