The Middle Years (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162702216)

The Middle Years is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. It was first published in 1893 and is considered one of James' most significant works. The novel tells the story of a famous author named Dencombe, who is in his middle years and is struggling to write his final masterpiece. Dencombe is a man who has achieved great success in his career, but he is now facing the harsh reality of aging and the decline of his creative abilities. The novel explores themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the struggle to create art in the face of these challenges. Dencombe's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues are also explored, as he navigates the complex world of literary circles and the pressures of fame. The Middle Years is a powerful and poignant exploration of the human condition, and is considered one of James' most accomplished works. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of the creative process and the challenges of aging.Doctor Hugh, at this, hesitated, and Dencombe, in spite of a desire to pass for unconscious, risked a covert glance at him. What his eyes met this time, as happened, was, on the part of the young lady, a queer stare, naturally vitreous, which made her remind him of some figure--he couldn't name it--in a play or a novel, some sinister governess or tragic old maid. She seemed to scan him, to challenge him, to say out of general spite: ""What have you got to do with us?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1162702214
ISBN-13: 9781162702216
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.13lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.05d