Publisher's Synopsis
A Round of Visits is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book revolves around the life of a young woman named Fanny Knocker and her experiences during a series of visits to her friends and acquaintances in England. The story is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of love, friendship, social class, and the expectations of women in society.Fanny is a beautiful and charming young woman who is well-liked by everyone she meets. She travels from one house to another, staying with her friends and family members, and experiencing their different lifestyles and social circles. Along the way, she meets a variety of interesting characters, including a wealthy aristocrat, a struggling artist, and a young woman who is trapped in an unhappy marriage.As Fanny moves from one social circle to another, she begins to question her own identity and her place in society. She is torn between the expectations of her family and friends and her own desire for independence and freedom. Through her experiences, she learns about the complexities of love and friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself.A Round of Visits is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Victorian England and the struggles of women in that era. It is a timeless classic that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers of all ages.Within the apartment to which he had been admitted, moreover, the fine intelligence we have imputed to him was in the course of three minutes confirmed; since it took him no longer than that to say to himself, facing his old acquaintance, that he had never seen anyone so improved.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.