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041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aJames, Henry,
_d1843-1916
245 1 0 _aEugene Pickering
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-03-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1887 Macmillan and Co. edition of "The Madonna of the Future et al." by David Price. Proofed by Vanessa M. Mosher, Faith Matievich and Jonesey
520 _a"Eugene Pickering" by Henry James is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. This work explores the complexities of identity, personal freedom, and the emotional turmoil of its characters, centering around Eugene Pickering, a young man grappling with love and societal expectations. The narrative delves into his interactions and evolving relationship with Madame Blumenthal, a captivating woman whose enticing presence presents both a sense of enchantment and a realm of potential heartbreak. The opening of the novel introduces Eugene when he is unwittingly recognized by an old acquaintance at a gaming terrace in Homburg. This acquaintance observes Eugene's naive charm amidst a bustling scene of gambling and music, where Eugene's innocent demeanor starkly contrasts the other hardened gamblers. The narrative hints at Eugene's sheltered upbringing, revealing that he has recently lost his father and is experiencing life and its temptations for the first time. As he engages with a mysterious lady, Madame Blumenthal, their dynamic begins to unfold—she becomes intrigued by his innocence while he is enraptured by her worldliness. This burgeoning relationship leads Eugene into a swirling mix of desire, excitement, and the looming responsibilities of a pre-arranged engagement to another woman, setting the stage for the emotional conflicts to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
653 _aEurope -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2534
999 _c44615
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