book III, chapter XVI

The Tragic Muse

by Henry JAMES (1843 - 1916)

Art or politics, this is the question Nick Dormer dealls with in the course of this novel. Mirian Ruth, an aspiring actress, is the "tragic muse" of the title. Her concerns are a bit different: would proper society accept her as an actress, or would she have to choose between giving up acting and marrying well? A large and interesting cast of secondary characters accompany them along the way, for good or bad. This novel is for lovers of Trollope and Dickins, while James's sharp and keen observations and wit are there at all times. Enjoy a stroll in the park listening to this overlooked masterpiece. . - Summary by Stav Nisser

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book III, chapter XVII , book IV, chapter XIX , book IV, chapter XVIII , book IV, chapter XX , book IV, chapter XXI , book V, chapter XV , book V, chapter XXII , book V, chapter XXIII , book V, chapter XXIV , book V, chapter XXIX , book V, chapter XXVI , book V, chapter XXVII , book V, chapter XXVIII , book V, chapter XXX , book V, chapter XXXI , book VI, chapter XL , book VI, chapter XLI , book VI, chapter XXIX , book VI, chapter XXXII , book VI, chapter XXXIII , book VI, chapter XXXIV , book VI, chapter XXXV , book VI, chapter XXXVI , book VI, chapter XXXVII , book VI, chapter XXXVIII , book VII, chapter XLII , book VII, chapter XLIII , book VII, chapter XLIV , book VII, chapter XLV , book VII, chapter XLVI , book VIII, chapter L , book VIII, chapter LI , book VIII, chapter XLIX , book VIII, chapter XLVII , book VIII, chapter XLVIII