A Round Of Visits

By Henry James

Book Overview

A Round of Visits is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book follows the story of a young woman named Fanny Knocker who is invited to stay with her wealthy relatives in London. During her stay, Fanny is introduced to various members of high society and becomes embroiled in their complicated relationships and scandals.As Fanny navigates the social scene of London, she must learn to navigate the complex web of social norms and expectations. She becomes involved with a number of different characters, including her cousin Kate, who is married to a wealthy banker, and the charming and enigmatic Lord Theign.Throughout the novel, James explores themes of love, class, and the complexities of human relationships. The book is a masterful exploration of the Victorian social scene, and James' prose is both elegant and insightful.A Round of Visits is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Henry James, as well as those interested in the social history of Victorian England. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.Within the apartment to which he had been admitted, moreover, the fine intelligence we have imputed to him was in the course of three minutes confirmed; since it took him no longer than that to say to himself, facing his old acquaintance, that he had never seen anyone so improved.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: 141910313X
• ISBN13: 9781419103131
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"