ISBN: 9781419154089

In this lesser known classic James explores in miniature the themes of his major fiction, enlivened by a characteristically keen eye for character and a wry appreciation of both pretensio… More...

In this lesser known classic James explores in miniature the themes of his major fiction, enlivened by a characteristically keen eye for character and a wry appreciation of both pretension and the absurd Blackport-on-Dwindle—"all granite, fog, and female fiction"—has been the Gedges' dull domain for some years. They leap, therefore, at the invitation to become the live-in guardians of the birthplace of their nation's literary hero. Anticipating romance and inspiration—in other words, everything that’s been lacking in their daily lives to date—they find instead that the house casts an altogether more sinister spell. Also included is "The Private Life," another little-known work in which James again considers the relevance of the artist’s persona—a theme with continued relevance in literature and the arts. Books Books ~~ Fiction~~ General Birthplace~~Henry-James Kessinger Publishing Company<

ISBN: 9781419154089

The patience was needed for the particular feature of the ordeal that, by the time the lively season was with them again, had disengaged itself as the sharpest -- the immense assumption o… More...

The patience was needed for the particular feature of the ordeal that, by the time the lively season was with them again, had disengaged itself as the sharpest -- the immense assumption of veracities and sanctities, of the general soundness of the legend with which everyone arrived. He was well provided, certainly, for meeting it, and he gave all he had, yet he had sometimes the sense of a vague resentment on the part of his pilgrims at his not ladling, out their fare with a bigger spoon. Henry James, Books, Fiction and Literature, The Birthplace Books>Fiction and Literature, Kessinger Publishing<

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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: KESSINGER PUB CO, 60 Seiten, L=233mm, B=191mm, H=4mm, Gew.=122gr, [GR: 21110 - TB/Belletristik/Romane/Erzählungen], [SW: - Ficti… More...

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: KESSINGER PUB CO, 60 Seiten, L=233mm, B=191mm, H=4mm, Gew.=122gr, [GR: 21110 - TB/Belletristik/Romane/Erzählungen], [SW: - Fiction - General], Kartoniert/Broschiert<

ISBN: 9781419154089

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ISBN: 9781419154089

The Birthplace Paperback New Books, Kessinger Pub