The Tone Of Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162710488)

The Tone of Time is a collection of essays and literary criticism written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book was published posthumously in 1919, three years after James' death. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including literary criticism, travel writing, and personal reflections on James' own life and career. James' writing style is known for its complexity and nuance, and this book is no exception. He delves deeply into the intricacies of language, style, and literary form, offering insightful and often provocative commentary on the works of other writers, as well as on his own writing process.Some of the essays in the book focus on specific authors, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and George Eliot, while others explore broader themes in literature, such as the role of the artist in society and the relationship between literature and morality. James also writes about his travels in Europe and the Middle East, offering vivid descriptions of the places he visited and the people he met.Overall, The Tone of Time is a fascinating and thought-provoking collection of essays that offers readers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest writers. James' insights into literature, art, and the human experience are as relevant today as they were a century ago, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of American literature.I saw her ask herself for an instant if she mightn't successfully make her startled state pass as the mere glow of pleasure -- her natural greeting to her acquisition. She was pathetically, yet at the same time almost comically, divided. Her line was so to cover her tracks that every avowal of a past connection was a danger; but it also concerned her safety to learn, in the light of our astounding coincidence, how far she already stood exposed. She meanwhile begged the question. She smiled through her tears. ""He's too magnificent!""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: 1162710489
ISBN-13: 9781162710488
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.05d