{"product_id":"the-tragic-muse-9781162710723","title":"The Tragic Muse","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Henry James\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tragic Muse is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story follows the lives of two young artists, Miriam Rooth and Nick Dormer, as they navigate their passions for art and love in the late 19th century. Miriam is a talented actress who dreams of achieving fame and success on the London stage. She is determined to pursue her career at all costs, even if it means sacrificing her personal relationships. Nick, on the other hand, is a struggling painter who is torn between his love for art and his duty to his family's political legacy. He is faced with the difficult decision of whether to pursue his passion for painting or follow in his father's footsteps and enter politics. As the story unfolds, the two artists become entangled in a complex web of relationships and ambitions. Miriam becomes involved with a wealthy patron, Gabriel Nash, who encourages her to pursue her career and become a great actress. Meanwhile, Nick falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Julia Dallow, who is also the daughter of a prominent politician. The Tragic Muse explores themes of art, ambition, and love, and the conflict between pursuing one's passion and fulfilling societal expectations. James' writing is characterized by his intricate prose and his ability to delve into the psychological complexities of his characters. The novel is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its vivid portrayal of the artistic and social milieu of late 19th century London.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47581372252311,"sku":"9781162710723","price":4140.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781162710723.webp?v=1774918802","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-tragic-muse-9781162710723","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}