The Birthplace by James, Henry

The Birthplace (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781843912071)

Vendor: Henry James
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
$22.95
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The Birthplace by James, Henry

The Birthplace

$22.95
The Birthplace by James, Henry

The Birthplace

$22.95
Format: Paperback
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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.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1843912074
ISBN-13: 9781843912071
Publisher: Hesperus Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2012
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.70h x 4.80w x 0.40d
By Henry James
By Henry James
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Henry James (1843-1916) was a novelist, playwright, and literary critic. His works include The Beast in the Jungle, The Portrait of a Lady, and The Turn of the Screw. Mark Rylance is a Tony- and BAFTA-award winning actor. He was the first artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe in London.

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