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A Sleep And A Forgetting (The Art Of The Novella)
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Unless She Was Out Of Her Mind There Was No Way Of Accounting For Her Behavior...Nowhere In The Prodigious Output Of William Dean Howells Is There An Example More Poignant Of His Heartfelt Dedication To The Realist Movement Than This Achingly Suspensfull Novella.The Story Centers On A Young AlienistA Psychologistwho Meets A Young Woman Who, At Subsequent Encounters, Has No Recollection Of Him. The Doctor Launches A Psychological Investigation That Appears To Be Based Upon The Most Painful Memories Of The Author Himselfhowells Had Recently Experienced The Loss Of A Beloved Adult Daughter (From What Appears To Have Been Anorexia) And The Institutionalization Of Another For Emotional Collapse.The Story'S Surprising Ending Reveals Not Only The Author'S Deft Sense Of Craftsmanship, But Speaks Movingly To His Enduring Faith In The Sublime Power Of Literature.The Art Of The Novella Seriestoo Short To Be A Novel, Too Long To Be A Short Story, The Novella Is Generally Unrecognized By Academics And Publishers. Nonetheless, It Is A Form Beloved And Practiced By Literature'S Greatest Writers. In The Art Of The Novella Series, Melville House Celebrates This Renegade Art Form And Its Practitioners With Titles That Are, In Many Instances, Presented In Book Form For The First Time.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Sleep and a Forgetting'? A: The novella explores themes of memory, trauma, and the psychological complexities of human relationships, particularly through the experiences of a psychologist and a woman who cannot recall their encounters.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Sleep and a Forgetting'? A: The author is William Dean Howells, a prominent figure in the realist movement of literature.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Sleep and a Forgetting'? A: The novella contains 96 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 1, 2006.
- Q: What format is 'A Sleep and a Forgetting' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is 'A Sleep and a Forgetting' part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of 'The Art of The Novella' series published by Melville House.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable.
- Q: What type of literature is 'A Sleep and a Forgetting' classified under? A: The novella is classified under the psychological category.
- Q: What is the edition of 'A Sleep and a Forgetting'? A: This book is a first edition.
- Q: Does 'A Sleep and a Forgetting' have any notable features? A: While there are no specific features listed, the novella's poignant storytelling and themes reflect Howells' dedication to realism and its emotional depth.