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Henry James: Novels, 19031911 The Ambassadors / The Golden Bowl / The Outcry (Library Of America, No. 215),Used
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Nearly thirty years in the making, The Library of America's elevenvolume edition of the complete fiction of Henry James now culminates with this authoritative volume collecting his final three finished works. Considered by James to be his most finely constructed novel, The Ambassadors (1903) recounts the attempts of a conscientious American to convince the son of a friend to return home from Parisand in doing so plays the charm of the Old World against the provincialism of the New. In The Golden Bowl (1904), an American woman marries an Italian prince while her father unknowingly marries the prince's former mistress; James underscores both the fragility and strength of human ties and further develops what he once called the 'complex fate, being an American.' Originally written for the stage but never produced, James reworked The Outcry (1911) into a highly successful comic novel of social manners that also deals with the ethics of art collecting. Included as an appendix is 'The Married Son,' the chapter James contributed to The Whole Family (1908), a multiauthor novel conceived by William Dean Howells and portraying a dysfunctional family whose struggles mirror the frustrated collaborative efforts of the book's twelve contributors.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 are the main novels included in this volume? A: This volume includes three of Henry James's final works: The Ambassadors, The Golden Bowl, and The Outcry.
- Q: What is the significance of The Ambassadors? A: The Ambassadors is considered Henry James's most finely constructed novel, focusing on an American's attempts to persuade a young man to return home from Paris, exploring themes of Old World charm versus New World provincialism.
- Q: How is The Golden Bowl different from James's other works? A: The Golden Bowl features an intricate plot involving an American woman, an Italian prince, and themes of human relationships, highlighting both fragility and strength.
- Q: What can readers expect from The Outcry? A: The Outcry, originally intended for the stage, has been transformed into a comic novel that critiques social manners and addresses the ethics of art collecting.
- Q: Is there any additional content in this volume? A: Yes, the volume includes an appendix featuring 'The Married Son,' a chapter written by Henry James for a multi-author novel.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book has a total of 1197 pages.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This first edition was published on January 6, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection? A: The collection features the works of Henry James, a prominent American novelist.
- Q: What is the mission of the Library of America? A: The Library of America aims to preserve the country’s literary heritage by publishing and keeping in print significant American writing.