The Romance Of Certain Old Clothes (Hardcover)

The Romance Of Certain Old Clothes is a short story written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is set in colonial New England and follows the lives of two sisters, Mary and Deborah, who are members of a wealthy family. The plot revolves around a pair of old silk dresses that the sisters inherit from their grandmother. These dresses are said to have a mysterious history, and as the sisters wear them, they are transported back in time to relive the lives of their ancestors who once owned the dresses.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the lives of the sisters and their ancestors. James weaves a tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal, as the sisters become embroiled in a family feud that spans generations. The story is told in James' signature style, with rich descriptions and a focus on the psychological motivations of the characters.The Romance Of Certain Old Clothes is a hauntingly beautiful story that explores the themes of memory, inheritance, and the power of objects to evoke the past. It is a must-read for fans of Henry James and anyone who loves a good ghost story.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.