For the first time in Russian - the famous novel by a classic of American literature. Henry James, as an outstanding psychologist, created very vivid and realistic portraits of heroes with a rich inner world, living in the intellectual atmosphere of Boston - the most reckless romantics, the most naive idealists, exponents of the brightest ideas. What could be more touching and sadder than the life of a rich old woman? maiden Olive Chancellor, who dreams of dying in the fight for universal women's liberation and is waiting only for a sign from the universe to begin her campaign against men? What could be more hopeless than the post-war existence of her cousin Basil Ransom, a young handsome southerner who lost not only his condition and position in society, but also hope for prosperity? Only humor and good old conservative ideals keep his Southern pride afloat. And these two are suddenly faced with something completely new, something that could save them both. This is young Verena Tarrant, who has an amazing gift for public speaking and no less amazing beauty...