Lady Barberina

By Henry James

Book Overview

Lady Barberina is a novella written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is set in Italy and revolves around the life of a young American woman named Catherine Barlow, who is nicknamed Lady Barberina due to her aristocratic demeanor. Catherine is the daughter of a wealthy American businessman and has been brought up in a privileged environment.The novella begins with Catherine's arrival in Italy, where she is expected to marry an Italian nobleman named Count Ugo. However, Catherine is not interested in marrying him and instead develops a close relationship with his younger brother, Prince Luigi. The two fall in love and decide to elope, much to the dismay of Count Ugo and Catherine's father.The story explores the themes of love, class, and societal expectations. James's writing is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of social interactions. Lady Barberina is a poignant tale of a woman's struggle to break free from the constraints of her social class and follow her heart.Overall, Lady Barberina is a beautifully written novella that showcases James's mastery of the English language and his ability to create complex characters and intricate plotlines. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships.This was all he expected of her, for it did not belong to the cast of her beauty to betray a vulgar infatuation. That beauty was more delightful to him than ever; and there was a softness about her which seemed to say to him that from this moment she was quite his own. He felt more than ever the value of such a possession; it came over him more than ever that it had taken a great social outlay to produce such a mixture. Simple and girlish as she was, and not particularly quick in the give and take of conversation, she seemed to him to have a part of the history of England in her blood.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: 1419129015
• ISBN13: 9781419129018
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"