Project Gutenberg 2001-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 141 James, Henry 1843 1916 Nona Vincent Transcribed from 1893 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price. Proofed by Nina Hall, Mohua Sen, Bridie, Francine Smith and David "Nona Vincent" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century, a time when literature was rich with themes of social dynamics and personal ambition. This book explores the complexities of artistic aspiration, particularly in the context of theater and drama, through its protagonist, Allan Wayworth, a young playwright striving for success. The story revolves around Allan Wayworth, who is deeply invested in his play, "Nona Vincent," and his interactions with various characters, notably Mrs. Alsager and the actress Violet Grey. Mrs. Alsager serves as a mentor and supporter, fostering Allan's ambitions and providing emotional refuge from his struggles. As Allan navigates the treacherous waters of theatrical production, he grapples with doubts about his work and the performance of Violet Grey, who plays the titular role. The narrative captures Allan's tumultuous journey from despair to moments of hope as he witnesses Violet's transformation in the role, culminating in a powerful realization about both his artistic vision and personal connections. Ultimately, "Nona Vincent" delves into themes of creation, identity, and the impact of relationships on art, making it a compelling read for those interested in the interplay between life and theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Dramatists -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 99753 2025-08-02T04:03:52.862426 text/html 98711 2015-02-15T07:57:09 text/html 107350 2025-08-02T04:03:58.461397 application/epub+zip 106118 2025-08-02T04:03:55.766433 application/epub+zip 90194 2025-08-02T04:03:54.546423 application/epub+zip 198683 2025-08-02T04:04:00.262410 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189382 2025-08-02T04:03:57.647385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154724 2022-09-02T05:39:13.268729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90925 2025-08-02T04:03:52.553416 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90993 2015-02-15T07:56:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18462 2025-08-02T04:04:00.392373 application/rdf+xml 12499 2025-08-02T04:03:55.132443 image/jpeg 3207 2025-08-02T04:03:54.885394 image/jpeg 34480 2015-02-15T07:58:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 36096 2015-02-15T07:58:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 109849 2025-08-02T04:03:52.873415 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia