The Golden Bowl is a novel by Henry James that tells the story of a wealthy American art collector named Adam Verver and his daughter, Maggie. Adam marries a beautiful but shallow woman named Charlotte Stant, who is also Maggie's best friend. Unbeknownst to Adam, Charlotte is having an affair with an Italian prince named Amerigo, who is also Maggie's former lover.
As the story unfolds, Maggie becomes aware of the affair and decides to keep it a secret from her father in order to protect him. She also realizes that Amerigo and Charlotte are using her father's money to maintain their lavish lifestyle. Maggie confronts Amerigo and Charlotte, but they deny everything and continue their affair behind her back.
Eventually, Maggie comes up with a plan to expose Amerigo and Charlotte's deception without hurting her father. She suggests that Adam buy a golden bowl as a gift for Charlotte, knowing that it will reveal the truth about the affair. When Adam sees the bowl, he realizes what has been going on and confronts Charlotte and Amerigo.
The Golden Bowl explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a compelling story that delves into the consequences of deception and the power dynamics within a wealthy family.
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The Golden Bowl
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Moonstruck
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Sarabande, from 'Pour le Piano'
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Claude Debussy:
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Wall Street Rag
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Scott Joplin:
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Opening Credits
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Richard Robbins:
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Charlotte and the Prince
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Richard Robbins:
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Verver's London Home / A Fresh Start
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Richard Robbins:
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Green Park / The Golden Bowl / Fauns
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Richard Robbins:
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Charlotte and Verver / Photograph of Maggie
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Richard Robbins:
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Charlotte and Verver in Italy
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Richard Robbins:
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Lancaster House / Lady Gwendolyn's Galop
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Richard Robbins:
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Photographs / After the Costume Ball
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Richard Robbins:
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The Sofa Waltz / The Kiss / Candles on the Staircase
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Richard Robbins:
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The Inn
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Richard Robbins:
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Madame Tussaud / The Steam Museum
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Richard Robbins:
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The Golden Slave
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Richard Robbins:
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The Lecture / Maggie Finds the Bowl
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Richard Robbins:
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American City
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Richard Robbins:
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Verver in Despair
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Richard Robbins:
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The Broken Bowl
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Richard Robbins:
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The Letter / The Execution / Henry VII
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Richard Robbins:
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To American City
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Richard Robbins:
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End Credits
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Richard Robbins:
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Verver's London Home / A Fresh Start
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Richard Robbins:
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Lancaster House / Lady Gwendolyn's Galop
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Richard Robbins:
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