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Title: Four Meetings
Credits: David Widger
Summary: "Four Meetings" by Henry James is a novella written in the late 19th century. This literary work revolves around the themes of perception, beauty, and the nuanced interactions between individuals. The story is structured around four encounters between the narrator and a woman named Caroline Spencer, exploring their deep yet complicated connection against the backdrop of American society and its ideals. The narrative begins with the narrator's recollection of a snowy tea party, where he first meets Caroline, who captivates him through her charm and artistic sensibilities. As subsequent meetings unfold, including one in Paris where they discuss aspirations and dreams, Caroline's character is revealed as both naive and deeply sentimental. However, as her journey progresses, she encounters challenges, particularly with her cousin, revealing themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and disillusionment. Ultimately, the novella illustrates Caroline's choices and her transition from a hopeful dreamer to a more subdued and resigned figure, reflecting on the complexities of human relationships and the often harsh realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 21773
Published: Jun 8, 2007
Downloads: 203
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Four Meetings
Credits: David Widger
Summary: "Four Meetings" by Henry James is a novella written in the late 19th century. This literary work revolves around the themes of perception, beauty, and the nuanced interactions between individuals. The story is structured around four encounters between the narrator and a woman named Caroline Spencer, exploring their deep yet complicated connection against the backdrop of American society and its ideals. The narrative begins with the narrator's recollection of a snowy tea party, where he first meets Caroline, who captivates him through her charm and artistic sensibilities. As subsequent meetings unfold, including one in Paris where they discuss aspirations and dreams, Caroline's character is revealed as both naive and deeply sentimental. However, as her journey progresses, she encounters challenges, particularly with her cousin, revealing themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and disillusionment. Ultimately, the novella illustrates Caroline's choices and her transition from a hopeful dreamer to a more subdued and resigned figure, reflecting on the complexities of human relationships and the often harsh realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 21773
Published: Jun 8, 2007
Downloads: 203
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.