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The Complete Notebooks Of Henry James: The Authoritative And Definitive Edition
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The Complete Notebooks Of Henry James Opens A Wide, Clear Window Into The Private Workshop Of America'S Master Novelist, The Architect Of Modernism In Fiction. It Is A Volume That Deserves To Be Called Definitive.Assembled And Edited By Leon Edel, James'S Muchacclaimed Prizewinning Biographer, And Lyall H. Powers, Critic And Editor Of James'S Letters To Edith Wharton, This Book Includes The Nine Scribblernotebooks That Were Published By Oxford In 1947; These Have Been Considerably Updated And Annotated To Correct The Identification Of Stories Developed By James From His Various Notes And To Reveal Many Noted Victorians James Concealed Through Use Of Their Initials. Certain Omitted Portions Of The Notebooks Have Also Been Restored.This Volume Is Especially Noteworthy For The Body Of New Material That It Contains. It Includes A Series Of James'S Pocket Diaries In Which, Amid Appointments And Luncheon Dates, He Jotted Down Observations And Ideas For His Fiction And Commented On His Personal Relations. Also Here Are Some Fugitive Dictated Notes, In Which James Offered An Autobiographcial Meditation On The Turning Point In His Life And The Working Out Of A Story Based On A Passion Murder By An American Acquaintance In The South Of France.James'S Long Outofprint Statements For His Unfinished Novels The Ivory Tower And The Sense Of The Past, Scenarios For Unfinished Plays, The Writer'S Deathbed Dictationall These Are Here As Well. An Appendix Includes A Substantial Fragment Of A Story James Never Completed, And The Book Even Provides Insight Into James'S Cash Accounts. Everywhere Throughout The Collection, In Writings Never Intended For The Public Eye, The Artist Is Seen At Work. His Private Prayers To His Muse And Exhortations To Himself Make Exhilarating Reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Complete Notebooks of Henry James? A: The Complete Notebooks of Henry James provides a detailed look into the private thoughts and creative process of Henry James, showcasing his notebooks, diaries, and unpublished works.
- Q: Who edited The Complete Notebooks of Henry James? A: The book was assembled and edited by Leon Edel, who is a renowned biographer of Henry James, alongside Lyall H. Powers, a critic and editor familiar with James's letters.
- Q: What types of materials are included in this edition? A: This edition includes James's nine notebooks, pocket diaries, dictated notes, unfinished novels, and various fragments that reveal his writing process and personal reflections.
- Q: Is The Complete Notebooks of Henry James suitable for casual readers? A: While the book is a treasure for scholars and enthusiasts of Henry James, casual readers may find some sections complex due to the depth of content and the historical context.
- Q: How many pages does The Complete Notebooks of Henry James have? A: The Complete Notebooks of Henry James contains 680 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: When was The Complete Notebooks of Henry James published? A: The Complete Notebooks of Henry James was published on November 27, 1987.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of new material in this edition? A: Readers can expect a wealth of new material, including previously unpublished notes and insights into James's life and thought process, making it a definitive collection.
- Q: Are there any notable themes explored in this collection? A: The collection explores themes of creativity, personal relationships, and the complexities of writing, reflecting James's thoughts on his craft and life experiences.
- Q: Is there an appendix in The Complete Notebooks of Henry James? A: Yes, the book includes an appendix with a substantial fragment of a story that Henry James never completed, adding to the understanding of his literary journey.