The Ivory Tower
The last novel Henry James wrote--abandoned in 1914 when war broke out in Europe--was left unfinished on his death, though he had written more than a third and left an outline of what was to follow. The book was prompted by James's trip to America, his first since he left for England 20 years earlier--a visit on which he became highly critical of the American upper classes and the way they spent their money. These feelings were translated into a story about a young man, raised abroad, who makes a life-changing visit to America. In THE IVORY TOWER, James's usual theme--American innocence corrupted by European sophistication--is turned around. As his wholesome young hero navigates the wealthy milieu of Manhattan and Newport in the Gilded Age, he is increasingly sickened by what he sees. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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