Henry James: Complete Novels

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Sprache - Englisch

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This unique and meticulously edited collection of Henry James's complete novels includes:: Confidence Roderick Hudson The Ambassadors The American The Awkward Age The Bostonians The Europeans The Golden Bowl The Other House The Outcry The Portrait of a Lady The Princess Casamassima The Reverberator The Sacred Fount The Spoils of Poynton The Tragic Muse The Whole Family The Wings of the Dove Washington Square Watch and Ward What Maisie Knew The Ivory Tower (Unfinished) The Sense of the Past (Unfinished) The Portrait of a Lady is one of James's most popular long novels, and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. The Portrait of a Lady is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who in "affronting her destiny", finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. "The Wings of the Dove" tells the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress stricken with a serious disease, and her effect on the people around her. Some of these people befriend Milly with honorable motives, while others are more self-interested. "The American" is an uneasy combination of social comedy and melodrama concerning the adventures and misadventures of Christopher Newman, an essentially good-hearted but rather gauche American businessman on his first tour of Europe. Henry James (1843–1916) was an American-British writer who spent most of his writing career in Britain. He is regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism.


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Henry James (1843–1916), a towering figure in American literature, is acclaimed for his skillful portrayal of the complexities of human consciousness and interpersonal subtleties. Born in New York City to an intellectual family, James spent much of his life in Europe, a vantage point that imbued his writing with a distinctive transatlantic sensibility. His literary style is characterized by deep psychological insight, detailed character development, and intricate narrative structures, often exploring themes of cultural clash and personal identity within an increasingly globalized society. James's prolific output includes such classics as 'The Portrait of a Lady' (1881), 'The Turn of the Screw' (1898), and 'The Wings of the Dove' (1902). His legacy extends beyond his novels to his shorter works and literary criticism, all contributing to his prominent place in the canon of both American and British literature. In 'Henry James: Complete Novels', readers encounter the full breadth of James's artistry, as the collection showcases his narrative genius and profound understanding of the human experience, marking him as an enduringly relevant literary figure whose explorations of moral and social issues continue to resonate with contemporary audiences.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 5695 Seiten

Größe: 5,7 MB

ISBN: 8596547009818

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