The Awkward Age
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The Awkward Age

by Henry James

1899•Drama•420 pages

Taste attributes: dramaromanceslowfresh & originalrealisticlinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipcoming of agesocial commentary

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Boxlist takeA grounded novel that is emotional, stylish and small-scale. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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About This Book

Nanda Brookenham is 'coming out' in London society. Thrust suddenly into the vicious, immoral circle that has gathered round her mother, she even finds herself in competition with Mrs Brookenham for the affection of the man she admires. Light and ironic in its touch, The Awkward Age nevertheless analyzes the English character with great subtlety.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DramaRomanceComplex relationshipComing of ageSocial commentary

Subjects

England in fictionMothers and daughters in fictionYoung women in fictionYoung womenMothers and daughtersVocational educationEthnopsychologySocial psychology

Details

Author
Henry James
Published
1899
Pages
420
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