A Reader's Guide To Henry James
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some age toning; no major tears visible. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: A faint price sticker visible on the dust jacket spine area.
A comprehensive work of literary criticism and biography, A Reader's Guide to Henry James presents a thorough and authoritative survey of one of the English language's most celebrated novelists. S. Gorley Putt guides readers through the vast and intricate landscape of Henry James's fiction, from his early works to his demanding late masterpieces such as The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors, and The Golden Bowl. With an introduction by distinguished critic Arthur Mizener, the volume argues for James's enduring relevance, illuminating his complex narrative techniques, psychological depth, and preoccupation with the collision of American innocence and European sophistication. Written with scholarly rigour yet accessible prose, it serves as an indispensable companion for both new readers approaching James for the first time and seasoned scholars seeking deeper insight into his craft.
Author: S. Gorley Putt
Format: Hardback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some age toning; no major tears visible. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: A faint price sticker visible on the dust jacket spine area.
A comprehensive work of literary criticism and biography, A Reader's Guide to Henry James presents a thorough and authoritative survey of one of the English language's most celebrated novelists. S. Gorley Putt guides readers through the vast and intricate landscape of Henry James's fiction, from his early works to his demanding late masterpieces such as The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors, and The Golden Bowl. With an introduction by distinguished critic Arthur Mizener, the volume argues for James's enduring relevance, illuminating his complex narrative techniques, psychological depth, and preoccupation with the collision of American innocence and European sophistication. Written with scholarly rigour yet accessible prose, it serves as an indispensable companion for both new readers approaching James for the first time and seasoned scholars seeking deeper insight into his craft.