Henry James
Subtitle: the mature master
By: Sheldon M. Novick
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 616
ISBN-13: 9780679450238
Subjects: James, Henry, 1843-1916.; James, Henry, 1843-1916.; James, Henry, 1843-1916.; Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography.; Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography.; American authors -- Biography.; Écrivains américains -- 19e siècle -- Biographies.; Écrivains américains -- 20e siècle -- Biographies.
Genres: Biography.; Biographies.
Description: A profile of the prolific American author covers the latter half of his life, discussing his friendships and rivalries, the political and social turmoil of the time, and their impact upon his works, including how his failure in the theatre led to success in prose.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [583]-591) and index.