The Golden Bowl by Henry James
The Golden Bowl is a complex narrative that revolves around an American woman and her daughter who marry a father and son. The daughter's husband previously had a romantic relationship with the mother's husband, leading to a tense and intricate web of relationships. The novel explores themes of marriage, adultery, and familial bonds, and is renowned for its detailed characterization and intricate plot structure.
The 383rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1904
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 500-600
- Words
- 197,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 27th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 32nd on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 88th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)
- One Hundred Best Books (1916) (John Cowper Powys)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)