Confidence
Confidence is a classic romance novel by Henry James. Readers will find themes of male friendship and man-woman relationships.
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About Confidence
"Confidence" by Henry James is a novel first published in 1879. This light comedy follows artist Bernard Longueville, who is asked by his friend, scientist Gordon Wright, to judge whether he should marry the enigmatic Angela Vivian. Bernard advises against the match, setting off a chain of romantic entanglements and misunderstandings. Years later, Bernard encounters Angela again and discovers his own feelings have changed. The story explores how people deceive themselves and questions whether life can be governed by rational principles.
Quick answers
Who wrote Confidence?
Confidence was written by Henry James.
What genre is Confidence?
It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.
Is Confidence free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to Confidence?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Gatsby, Jane Eyre and Persuasion.
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