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100 1 _aJames, Henry,
_d1843-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Patagonia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2000-12-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1922 Macmillan and Co. “Daisy Miller, Pandora, The Patagonia and Other Tales” edition by David Price. Proofing by Jonesey and Richard Carpenter
520 _a"The Patagonia" by Henry James is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a transatlantic voyage, the work explores themes of personal relationships, societal expectations, and the complexities of human connections. The story opens with a protagonist who is anxious for a sea trip amid the sweltering heat of August, leading him to seek out an old friend, Mrs. Nettlepoint, who is also preparing to embark on the same journey. The interactions hint at various character dynamics, particularly involving her son Jasper and a young woman, Grace Mavis, who is on her way to marry Mr. Porterfield. The opening of the novel establishes an intriguing atmosphere as the protagonist navigates a quiet Boston evening before the trip. He encounters Mrs. Nettlepoint at her home, where a conversation reveals the familial tensions and nuances of their lives. Grace Mavis appears as a figure shrouded in both admiration and sympathy, about to set sail toward her uncertain future. The narrative captures the interplay of feelings among the characters—Mrs. Nettlepoint’s anxiety about her son and his affairs, Jasper's nonchalant attitude, and Grace’s reserved yet complex demeanor—painting a rich tableau of human emotions as they embark toward a new chapter in their lives aboard the steamer "Patagonia." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPassenger ships -- Fiction
653 _aOcean travel -- Fiction
653 _aOcean liners -- Fiction
653 _aAmericans -- Travel -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2427
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