"The Golden Bowl — Volume 1" by Henry James is a novel published in 1904. Set in England, it examines marriage and adultery through four interconnected lives: wealthy American collector Adam Verver, his daughter Maggie, her husband Prince Amerigo, and Adam's wife Charlotte. When Maggie discovers that her husband and Charlotte share a secret past, she begins a careful campaign to protect her father and her marriage. James's final major work showcases his complex late style, exploring consciousness with intricate detail and psychological depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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