Project Gutenberg 2005-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 204 James, Henry 1843 1916 Madame De Mauves Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_de_Mauves Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger "Madame De Mauves" by Henry James is a novel set in the late 19th century that delves into the complexities of marital relationships and the social dynamics of expatriated Americans in Europe. It primarily follows the character of Madame de Mauves, a young American woman married to a French nobleman, as she navigates her disillusionment and solitude within the confines of her marriage. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the struggles faced by women in society, emphasizing the contrast between romantic ideals and harsh realities. The opening of the novel introduces us to a picturesque terrace in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where a young American man named Longmore observes the expansive view of Paris. His attention is drawn to a little girl named Maggie and her elegant mother, Mrs. Draper. As Longmore converses with them, he becomes intrigued by Mrs. Draper's friend, Madame de Mauves, whose melancholy and reserved nature captivates him. The narrative hints at the personal struggles of Madame de Mauves, who is described as unhappy in her marriage, and sets the stage for Longmore’s deepening fascination with her, revealing an undercurrent of emotional complexity and the societal pressures that bind them. This introduction invites readers to ponder the nuances of love, expectation, and the human condition that James masterfully explores throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Married people -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Americans -- France -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 230122 2025-08-04T03:33:21.560879 text/html 234080 2021-01-26T23:45:16 text/html 155705 2025-08-04T03:33:27.364811 application/epub+zip 158283 2025-08-04T03:33:24.318796 application/epub+zip 142154 2025-08-04T03:33:23.218818 application/epub+zip 301185 2025-08-04T03:33:29.686798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285915 2025-08-04T03:33:26.638784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262588 2022-09-04T07:31:27.245365 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202873 2025-08-04T03:33:21.261818 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 202830 2016-09-20T12:38:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 200040 2009-07-27T11:49:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20707 2025-08-04T03:33:29.814773 application/rdf+xml 14736 2025-08-04T03:33:23.708803 image/jpeg 3609 2025-08-04T03:33:23.458808 image/jpeg 77907 2016-09-20T12:40:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 81456 2021-01-26T23:45:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 77480 2009-07-27T11:50:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 154859 2025-08-04T03:33:21.578827 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