Publisher's Synopsis
The Tragic Muse is a novel written by the acclaimed American author, Henry James. Published in 1890, the novel tells the story of two young artists, Miriam Rooth and Nick Dormer, who are struggling to find their place in the world. Miriam is a passionate and talented actress who is determined to make a name for herself on the London stage, while Nick is a gifted painter who is torn between his love of art and his desire to enter politics.As the novel unfolds, we follow Miriam and Nick as they navigate the complex worlds of art, politics, and love. Along the way, they encounter a host of fascinating characters, including the wealthy and influential Julia Dallow, who becomes Nick's patron and lover, and Gabriel Nash, a charismatic journalist and political activist who befriends Miriam.As the two protagonists pursue their dreams, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of life, including the compromises and sacrifices that are often necessary to achieve success. Ultimately, both Miriam and Nick must decide what they are willing to give up in order to achieve their goals, and whether the price of their ambition is worth paying.The Tragic Muse is a rich and complex novel that explores themes of art, politics, love, and ambition with James's trademark psychological insight and literary skill. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of this celebrated American author.Lady Agnes's idea had been that her son should go straight from the Palais de l'Industrie to the H�����tel de Hollande, with or without his mother and his sisters, as his humour should seem to recommend. Much as she desired to see their brilliant kinswoman and as she knew that her daughters desired it, she was quite ready to postpone their visit, if this sacrifice should contribute to a speedy confrontation for Nick.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.
