The Golden Bowl A 1904 novel by Henry James set in England
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
05.02.2026
Verlag
CultureaSeitenzahl
708
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14,8/3,8 cm
Gewicht
899 g
Auflage
1. Tirage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
979-10-418-0557-0
Henry James's "The Golden Bowl" intricately explores the complex social and psychological dynamics within a wealthy Anglo-American circle. The narrative begins with Prince Amerigo, an Italian aristocrat, preparing for his strategic marriage to American heiress Maggie Verver, driven by a desire for wealth and a new identity. His past connection with Maggie's close friend, Charlotte Stant, is subtly hinted at. Before the wedding, Charlotte and the Prince share a final intimate hour, during which they discover a beautiful but flawed "Golden Bowl," which the superstitious Prince refuses to buy, seeing it as an ill omen. Maggie's father, Adam Verver, a discerning art collector, later marries Charlotte, a union Maggie orchestrates to alleviate her father's solitude and her own perceived guilt. This arrangement inadvertently creates the conditions for a clandestine affair between the Prince and Charlotte, which they meticulously conceal while navigating London society and their intertwined family lives. Mrs. Assingham, a mutual acquaintance, gradually becomes aware of their deception. Maggie, initially appearing innocent, embarks on an intense psychological journey, moving from passive observation to subtle, strategic maneuvers. She suspects the affair and, through the symbolic "golden bowl," eventually uncovers the truth. Maggie confronts Fanny Assingham, who attempts to destroy the evidence, and then her husband, Amerigo, asserting her newfound clarity and strength. Her ultimate goal is to protect her father's innocence and dignity. Maggie orchestrates a powerful shift in dynamics, subtly manipulating situations to separate Charlotte from Amerigo by facilitating Adam and Charlotte's return to America. The novel culminates in Maggie's strategic triumph, preserving social appearances and a fragile family equilibrium despite deep-seated betrayal, leading to a poignant understanding and reconciliation with Amerigo, built on sacrifice and shared secrets, while Charlotte faces the 'doom' of exile and humiliation.
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