The Awkward Age

Henry James, Ronald Blythe, Patricia Crick

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Penguin Classics
28 May 1987

In his introduction, Ronald Blythe places the novel in the context of Henry James's literary career, and discusses his depiction of women and themes of money and change.

Making her debut in London society, Nanda Brookenham is being groomed for the marriage market. Thrust suddenly into the superficial and immoral circle that surrounds her mother, the innocent but independent-minded young woman even finds herself in competition with Mrs Brookenham for the affection of the man she admires. Only an elderly bachelor, Mr Longdon, is immune to this world of greed and scheming, and determines to rescue Nanda from its corrupting influences out of loyalty to the deep love he once felt for her grandmother. In The Awkward Age (1899), Henry James explores the English character, and the clash between old and new money with a light and subtly ironic touch to create a devastating critique of society and its machinations.

By: Henry James
Notes by: Patricia Crick
Edited by: Ronald Blythe
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780140432978
ISBN 10: 0140432973
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 28 May 1987
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Henry James (1843-1916) was born in New York and settled in Europe in 1875. He was a regular contributor of reviews, critical essays, and short stories to American periodicals. He is best known for his many novels of American and European character.

Reviews for The Awkward Age

A legal thriller ripped from tomorrow's headlines . . . a remarkably skillful novel, brilliantly conceived and beautifully executed. - The Washington Post Book World THE TWISTS KEEP COMING. . . . [A] HIGHLY CONVINCING DEBUT. - People (Page-turner of the week) TOLKIEN'S WRITING HAS A TIMELESS QUALITY [and] the haunting undertones of other great masters of mystery. - USA Today BRIMMING WITH SECRET ROOMS, SECRET DRAWERS, AND SECRET MARRIAGES. - Entertainment Weekly HALF CHRISTIE AND HALF GRISHAM. - Los Angeles Times COMPELLING . . . A TAUT PSYCHOLOGICAL LEGAL THRILLER . . . This Tolkien heir paces the steps and missteps of the legal proceedings perfectly. . . . A solid debut. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Neatly interweaving the legal thriller with the psychological novel of suspense, Mr. Tolkien has created a trial novel abounding with intrigue, distrust, and anger. Fast-paced and with suspense to spare, his debut shows admirable skill and depth and has a conclusion as surprising as it is satisfying. - The Dallas Morning News