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Henry James: Novels 18961899: The Other House / The Spoils Of Poynton / What Maisie Knew / The Awkward Age (Library Of America)
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This Library Of America Volume Collects Four Novels Written By Henry James In The Period Immediately Following His Unsuccessful Fiveyearlong Attempt To Establish Himself As A Playwright On The London Stage. Hoping To Convert His Infinite Little Loss Into Infinite Little Gain, James Returned To The Novelistic Examination Of English Society With A New Appreciation For What He Called The Divine Principle Of The Scenario, A Key That, Working In The Same General Way Fits The Complicated Chambers Of Both The Dramatic And The Narrative Lock.His Continued Interest In Dramatic Form Is Demonstrated In The Other House (1896), Which Was Derived From The Scenario For A Threeact Play. Set In Two Neighboring Houses And Told Mostly Through Dialogue, The Novel Explores The Violent And Tragic Consequences Of Jealousy And Frustrated Passion. In The Spoils Of Poynton (1897), One Of The Most Tightly Constructed Of Jamess Late Novels, A House And Its Exquisite Antique Furnishings And Artwork Become The Source Of A Protracted Struggle Involving The Proud And Imperious Mrs. Gereth, Her Amiable Son, Owen, His Philistine Fiance, Mona Brigstock, And The Sensitive Fleda Vetch, Whose Moral Judgment Is Tested By Her Conflicting Allegiances.What Maisie Knew (1897) Explores With Perception And Sensitivity The Effect Upon A Young Girl Of Her Parents Bitter Divorce And Their Subsequent Remarriages. In Writing The Novel James Chose As His Point Of View What He Described As The Consciousness, The Dim, Sweet, Scared, Wondering, Clinging Perception Of The Child. The Awkward Age (1899) Examines The Complicated Relations Among The Members Of A Sophisticated London Social Circle Almost Entirely Through Dialogue As It Depicts The Shifting Marital Prospects Of A Young Woman Poised On The Verge Of Adult Life. Both Of These Novels Insightfully Explore The Ambiguity Of Childhood Innocence Amid Adult Struggles Over Money, Power, And Love.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nations Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, Americas Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What novels are included in this Library of America volume? A: This volume includes four novels by Henry James: The Other House, The Spoils of Poynton, What Maisie Knew, and The Awkward Age.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: This book contains a total of 1035 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 10, 2003.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection? A: The author of this collection is Henry James.
- Q: Is this edition a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the book.
- Q: What themes are explored in the included novels? A: The novels explore themes such as jealousy, childhood innocence, marital struggles, and the complexities of social relationships.
- Q: What is the significance of the Library of America series? A: The Library of America series aims to preserve America's literary heritage by publishing authoritative editions of significant American writing.
- Q: Is there any special packaging or features for this book? A: The Library of America editions typically feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, ribbon markers, and premium acid-free paper.