The Romance Of Certain Old Clothes (Paperback)

The Romance Of Certain Old Clothes is a gothic short story written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around two sisters, Adeline and Alicia, who are born into a wealthy family in New England. The sisters are inseparable and share a deep bond, but their relationship takes a dark turn when they both fall in love with the same man, a French soldier named Philippe. As the story progresses, James weaves a tale of jealousy, betrayal, and revenge. The narrative is told from the perspective of an omniscient narrator who takes the reader through the lives of the sisters and their descendants. The story is filled with vivid descriptions of the settings and characters, drawing the reader into the world of the story.The title of the book refers to a pair of old clothes that hold a special significance in the lives of the sisters. The clothes are passed down through the generations and become a symbol of the family's tragic history. Overall, The Romance Of Certain Old Clothes is a haunting tale of love and loss, with themes that are still relevant today. James' elegant prose and vivid descriptions create a rich and immersive reading experience that will stay with the reader long after they finish the book.Towards each other, however, they were somewhat more on the offensive. They were good sisterly friends, betwixt whom it would take more than a day for the seeds of jealousy to sprout and bear fruit; but the young girls felt that the seeds had been sown on the day that Mr. Lloyd came into the house. Each made up her mind that, if she should be slighted, she would bear her grief in silence, and that no-one should be any the wiser; for if they had a great deal of love, they had also a great deal of pride.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.