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The Birthplace|Henry James

Overview

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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781843912071
  • ISBN-10: 1843912074
  • Publisher: Hesperus Press
  • Publish Date: April 2012
  • Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.3 pounds
  • Page Count: 112

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