The Bostonians
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A biting satire on American life which turned romantic convention on its head. The story explores the obsessive affections of the radical Olive Chancellor for Verena Tarrant, a gifted young speaker in the feminist movement. When Olive's cousin Basil Ransom becomes equally besotted, the scene is set for a bitter tug of war. Mississippi lawyer and Civil War veteran, Basil Ransom, visits his cousin Olive Chancellor in Boston. She takes him to a political meeting where Verena Tarrant delivers a feminist speech. Ransom, a strong conservative, is annoyed by the speech but fascinated with the speaker. Olive, who has never before set eyes on Verena, is equally fascinated. She persuades Verena to leave her parents' house, move in with her and study in preparation for a career in the feminist movement. Meanwhile, Ransom returns to his law practice in New York, which is not doing well. He visits Boston again and walks with Verena through the Harvard College grounds, including the impressive Civil War memorial. Verena finds herself attracted to the charismatic Ransom. Basil eventually proposes to Verena, much to Olive's dismay. Olive has arranged for Verena to speak at the Boston Music Hall. Ransom shows up at the hall just before Verena is scheduled to begin her speech. He persuades Verena to elope with him, to the discomfiture of Olive and her fellow-feminists.
Notes
James, H., & Hootkins, B. (2023). The Bostonians. Unabridged. [United States], Canongate Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)James, Henry and Bill, Hootkins. 2023. The Bostonians. [United States], Canongate Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)James, Henry and Bill, Hootkins, The Bostonians. [United States], Canongate Books, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)James, Henry, and Bill Hootkins. The Bostonians. Unabridged. [United States], Canongate Books, 2023.
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