The Great Condition

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The Great Condition is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book is a story of a young American woman named Millicent Henning, who is in Europe with her family. Millicent is on a quest to find a suitable husband, but she is not interested in the men her family wants her to marry. Millicent is a strong-willed woman who wants to make her own choices in life.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of love, marriage, and social class. Millicent's journey takes her to different parts of Europe, where she meets various suitors. However, she is not impressed by any of them until she meets a man named Arthur Townsend.Arthur is a wealthy and successful businessman, but he is not from the same social class as Millicent. Millicent's family disapproves of Arthur, and they try to keep the two apart. Millicent must decide whether to follow her heart or listen to her family's wishes.The Great Condition is a novel that delves into the complexities of relationships and the societal expectations that govern them. James' writing is known for its intricate characterizations and psychological depth, and this novel is no exception. The book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the intricacies of human relationships.He did at last fix a day, none the less, and went down; but there, on the spot, his imagination was, to his surprise, freshly excited by the very fact that there were no apparent signs of a drama. It was as if he could see, after all, even face to face with her, what had stirred within the man she had for a time only imperfectly subdued. Why should she have tried to be so simple -- too simple? She overdid it, she ignored too much.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.