Louisa Pallant

By Henry James

Book Overview

Louisa Pallant is a short story written by the American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the character of Louisa Pallant, a wealthy American widow who is visiting Europe with her stepson, George. While on their trip, Louisa meets a charming and manipulative man named Mr. Wendover, who she becomes infatuated with. As their relationship develops, Louisa begins to suspect that Mr. Wendover is only interested in her money and status, rather than her as a person. The story explores themes of love, money, and power, as Louisa struggles to navigate her feelings for Mr. Wendover and the reality of his intentions. Through her interactions with other characters, including her stepson and a family friend, Louisa must confront the harsh truths of her situation and make a difficult decision about her future. James' writing style is known for its psychological depth and attention to detail, and Louisa Pallant is no exception. The story is a masterful exploration of human relationships and the complexities of love and desire. It is a must-read for fans of James' work and anyone interested in the intricacies of human emotion.This piece of strategy left me staring and made me, I must confess, quite furious. My only consolation was that Archie, when I told him, looked as blank as myself, and that the trick touched him more nearly, for I was not now in love with Louisa. We agreed that we required an explanation and we pretended to expect one the next day in the shape of a letter satisfactory even to the point of being apologetic. When I say ""we"" pretended I mean that I did, for my suspicion that he knew what had been on foot--through an arrangement with Linda--lasted only a moment.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: 1419131397
• ISBN13: 9781419131394
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"