The Awkward Age

The Awkward Age is a novel by Henry James, first published in 1899. The story is set in London society during the late Victorian era and follows the lives and relationships of a group of characters, including the Ververs, an American family who have recently moved to England. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and social conventions, as well as the challenges faced by young people as they navigate the transition into adulthood. Central to the plot is the relationship between the Ververs' daughter, Nanda, and her stepfather, the wealthy and charismatic Adam Verver. Nanda is torn between her love for Adam and her sense of duty to her mother, and the novel follows her as she struggles to find her place in society and make sense of her conflicting emotions. The Awkward Age is a complex and nuanced exploration of the human condition, and is considered one of James' most important works.1899. American-born writer, gifted with talents in literature, psychology, and philosophy. James wrote 20 novels, 112 stories, 12 plays and works of literary criticism. Among James's most famous literary works are The Europeans, his commercial success Daisy Miller, the critically acclaimed Washington Square, The Bostonians, and The Turn of the Screw. The Awkward Age is the story of Nanda Brookenham, a young society woman whose attempts at marriage are foiled by various members of her mother's social circle.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.