The Complete Notebooks Of Henry James: The Authoritative And Definitive Edition
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A landmark work in American literary scholarship, The Complete Notebooks of Henry James presents the private working journals of one of the greatest novelists in the English language, edited with meticulous care by renowned James scholars Leon Edel and Lyall H. Powers. These notebooks chronicle James's creative process across decades, revealing the germination of his most celebrated novels and stories, from The Portrait of a Lady to The Wings of the Dove and The Ambassadors. Written in James's characteristically rich and meditative prose, the entries illuminate his artistic vision, personal anxieties, and the complex machinery of his imagination at work. The authoritative and definitive edition includes scholarly introductions and annotations that situate each entry within the broader context of James's life and literary output. An indispensable resource for students, scholars, and devoted readers of Henry James, this volume stands as a monument to the art of fiction and the writer's craft.
Author: Henry James
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Oxford University Press
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: very good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in American literary scholarship, The Complete Notebooks of Henry James presents the private working journals of one of the greatest novelists in the English language, edited with meticulous care by renowned James scholars Leon Edel and Lyall H. Powers. These notebooks chronicle James's creative process across decades, revealing the germination of his most celebrated novels and stories, from The Portrait of a Lady to The Wings of the Dove and The Ambassadors. Written in James's characteristically rich and meditative prose, the entries illuminate his artistic vision, personal anxieties, and the complex machinery of his imagination at work. The authoritative and definitive edition includes scholarly introductions and annotations that situate each entry within the broader context of James's life and literary output. An indispensable resource for students, scholars, and devoted readers of Henry James, this volume stands as a monument to the art of fiction and the writer's craft.