The Golden Bowl by Henry James
The Golden Bowl is a complex narrative that revolves around an American woman and her daughter who marry a father and son. The daughter's husband previously had a romantic relationship with the mother's husband, leading to a tense and intricate web of relationships. The novel explores themes of marriage, adultery, and familial bonds, and is renowned for its detailed characterization and intricate plot structure.
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- Published
- 1904
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 17 lists:
- 27th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 32nd on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 52nd on The 100 Best Novels Of All Time In English (The Guardian)
- 88th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 102nd on Books Of The Century (Library Journal)
- 2413th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)
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