The Pension Beaurepas

By Henry James

Book Overview

The Pension Beaurepas is a novella written by the renowned American author, Henry James. It was first published in 1879 and tells the story of a young American artist named John Barrington, who travels to Europe in search of inspiration and adventure. He arrives in Geneva, Switzerland, and decides to stay at the Pension Beaurepas, a small hotel run by a French family.At the Pension, John meets several interesting characters, including the hotel owner's daughter, Jeanne, who he becomes infatuated with. He also meets an elderly American couple, Mr. and Mrs. Church, who are on a tour of Europe. As John spends more time at the Pension, he begins to uncover the secrets and hidden tensions that exist between the guests and the hotel staff.The novella explores themes of love, class, and cultural differences, as John navigates his relationships with the other guests and the locals. It also delves into the complexities of human emotions and the challenges of communication and understanding between people from different backgrounds.Overall, The Pension Beaurepas is a captivating and thought-provoking work of fiction that showcases James' masterful storytelling and his ability to create rich, nuanced characters that resonate with readers.Mr. Ruck distinguished me, as the French say. He honoured me with his esteem, and, as the days elapsed, with a large portion of his confidence. Sometimes he bored me a little, for the tone of his conversation was not cheerful, tending as it did almost exclusively to a melancholy dirge over the financial prostration of our common country.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: 141917696X
• ISBN13: 9781419176968
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"