Master Eustace - Hardcover

by Henry James (Author)

Master Eustace is a novel written by the renowned American author Henry James. The book tells the story of Eustace, a young boy who is sent to live with his wealthy uncle in England after his father's death. Eustace is a bright and imaginative child, but he is also spoiled and selfish, and he struggles to adapt to his new environment.As Eustace grows up, he becomes increasingly obsessed with his own desires and ambitions, and he begins to manipulate those around him to get what he wants. He falls in love with his cousin Gertrude, but his feelings are not reciprocated, and he becomes jealous and resentful of her other suitors.The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. James's prose is elegant and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced. Master Eustace is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and psychological drama.A frequent source of complaint with Eustace, when he had no more immediate displeasure, was that he had not known his father. He had formed a mental image of the late Mr. Garnyer which I am afraid hardly tallied at all points with the original. He knew that his father had been a man of pleasure, and he had painted his portrait in ideal hues. What a charming father----a man of pleasure! the boy thought, fancying that gentlemen of this stamp take their pleasure in the nursery.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.