First published in 1879, Confidence is one of Henry James’s early novels, offering a subtle and ironic exploration of love, self-deception, and the delicate dance between sincerity and performance.
Set against the refined social worlds of Europe, the novel follows Bernard Longueville, a perceptive observer of human character, whose confidence in his own judgment is tested through his relationships—particularly with the enigmatic Angela Vivian. As appearances clash with inner truths, J ...