The Bostonians
Henry James
Nov 2018 · CSA Word · Narrated by Bill Hootkins
headphones
Audiobook
2 hr 24 min
Abridged
family_home
Eligible
info
Want a free 14 min sample? Listen anytime, even offline.
Add
About this audiobook
A biting satire on American life which turned romantic convention on its head. The story explores the obsessive affections of the radical Olive Chancellor for Verena Tarrant, a gifted young speaker in the feminist movement. When Olive's cousin Basil Ransom becomes equally besotted, the scene is set for a bitter tug of war.
Bill Hootkins was born on July 5th, 1948 in Dallas, Texas. He moved to London, England in the early 70s and lived there up until 2002. He portrayed a rich and colourful array of characters throughout his career, film appearances included Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Batman. In addition to his substantial film and TV credits, Hootkins was a prolific voice artist.
Bill Hootkins was born on July 5th, 1948 in Dallas, Texas. He moved to London, England in the early 70s and lived there up until 2002. He portrayed a rich and colourful array of characters throughout his career, film appearances included Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Batman. In addition to his substantial film and TV credits, Hootkins was a prolific voice artist.
A biting satire on American life which turned romantic convention on its head. The story explores the obsessive affections of the radical Olive Chancellor for Verena Tarrant, a gifted young speaker in the feminist movement. When Olive's cousin Basil Ransom becomes equally besotted, the scene is s...
Discover more
About the author
Henry James (1843 - 1916) was born in America, schooled throughout Europe and settled for much of his adult life in London and Sussex, England. He withdrew from Harvard Law School to pursue his writing career, and to this day remains one of the foremost literary figures of his generation: influential as a novelist, playwright, essayist and critic.
Henry James (1843 - 1916) was born in America, schooled throughout Europe and settled for much of his adult life in London and Sussex, England. He withdrew from Harvard Law School to pursue his writing career, and to this day remains one of the foremost literary figures of his generation: influen...
Rate this audiobook
Tell us what you think.
Listening information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can read books purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
