The Awkward Age (Annotated - Includes Essay and Biography)

by Henry James

Overview

The novel The Awkward Age was published in 1899. The story, set in contemporary time, revolves around Nanda Brookenham, the daughter of Fernanda. Fernanda, who goes by the name of Mrs. Brook, keeps a fashionable London salon. She has ambitions for her daughter to marry well, and has delayed her daughters debut into society for as long as possible.

The title of the novel, The Awkward Age, is open to speculative interpretation as to whose awkward age James is referring to.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012896131
Publisher:	Golgotha Press
Publication date:	06/22/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	328 KB

About the Author

Date of Birth:

April 15, 1843

Date of Death:

February 28, 1916

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Attended school in France and Switzerland; Harvard Law School, 1862-63