Master Eustace Paperback - 2010

Master Eustace is a novel written by the famous American author, Henry James. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of a young boy named Eustace who is sent to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in England after the death of his parents. Eustace is a bright and curious child, but he struggles to fit in with his new family and their social circle.As he grows up, Eustace becomes increasingly interested in the arts and literature, and he begins to develop his own unique perspective on the world. However, his unconventional ideas and behavior often clash with the expectations of his family and the society they inhabit. Eustace's struggles to find his place in the world are further complicated by his growing attraction to his cousin, Effie, who is also struggling to navigate the rigid social norms of their world.Master Eustace is a complex and nuanced exploration of the themes of identity, creativity, and social class. James's prose is characteristically dense and introspective, and he deftly weaves together the inner lives of his characters with the larger social and historical context of their world. The novel is a fascinating glimpse into the Victorian era, and a poignant meditation on the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world.A frequent source of complaint with Eustace, when he had no more immediate displeasure, was that he had not known his father. He had formed a mental image of the late Mr. Garnyer which I am afraid hardly tallied at all points with the original. He knew that his father had been a man of pleasure, and he had painted his portrait in ideal hues. What a charming father----a man of pleasure! the boy thought, fancying that gentlemen of this stamp take their pleasure in the nursery.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.