Tales Of Henry James: The Texts Of The Stories, The Author On His Craft, Background And Criticism
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A landmark of American literary fiction, Tales of Henry James presents a carefully curated selection of stories by one of the great masters of the form, gathered in this Norton Critical Edition for both scholarly and general readers. Selected and edited by Christof Wegelin of the University of Oregon, the volume assembles the texts of James's finest tales alongside the author's own illuminating reflections on his craft, drawing from prefaces and letters that reveal his meticulous artistic vision. The collection situates James's work within a rich critical tradition, offering background essays and commentary that illuminate the psychological depth, formal sophistication, and social acuity that define his prose. Renowned for his intricate point-of-view techniques and his penetrating studies of consciousness, James chronicles the inner lives of characters caught between Old World culture and New World ambition. This authoritative edition remains an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and admirers of the nineteenth and early twentieth-century literary canon.
Author: Henry James
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, W. W. Norton & Company
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark of American literary fiction, Tales of Henry James presents a carefully curated selection of stories by one of the great masters of the form, gathered in this Norton Critical Edition for both scholarly and general readers. Selected and edited by Christof Wegelin of the University of Oregon, the volume assembles the texts of James's finest tales alongside the author's own illuminating reflections on his craft, drawing from prefaces and letters that reveal his meticulous artistic vision. The collection situates James's work within a rich critical tradition, offering background essays and commentary that illuminate the psychological depth, formal sophistication, and social acuity that define his prose. Renowned for his intricate point-of-view techniques and his penetrating studies of consciousness, James chronicles the inner lives of characters caught between Old World culture and New World ambition. This authoritative edition remains an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and admirers of the nineteenth and early twentieth-century literary canon.