Madame De Mauves

In "Madame De Mauves," Henry James masterfully dissects the complex interplay of desire, societal expectations, and personal identity within the confines of 19th-century Parisian society. The novella unfolds through the lens of the protagonist, Eugenie de Mauves, whose delicate inner world is at odds with the oppressive structures of her marriage and social milieu. James employs his characteristic...