Henry James - West, Rebecca
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Rebecca West's "Henry James" offers a penetrating examination of one of the most significant figures in English literature. This insightful work delves into the life and writings of Henry James, the celebrated American expatriate writer, providing readers with a critical appreciation of his profound impact on 20th-century literary landscape. West's analysis illuminates James's contributions to the novel form and his enduring influence on subsequent generations of writers. As a work of literary criticism, this volume provides context and analysis for understanding James's complex narratives and…mehr

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Rebecca West's "Henry James" offers a penetrating examination of one of the most significant figures in English literature. This insightful work delves into the life and writings of Henry James, the celebrated American expatriate writer, providing readers with a critical appreciation of his profound impact on 20th-century literary landscape. West's analysis illuminates James's contributions to the novel form and his enduring influence on subsequent generations of writers. As a work of literary criticism, this volume provides context and analysis for understanding James's complex narratives and unique stylistic choices. This biography also traces the development of his intellectual and artistic vision. Exploring themes and techniques associated with James, West's study is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of his work and the broader context of English literature. This edition meticulously reproduces the original text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Rebecca West was a British author, journalist, literary critic, and travel writer. West, a novelist who worked in a variety of genres, reviewed books for The Times, the New York Herald Tribune, The Sunday Telegraph, and The New Republic, as well as serving as a Bookman correspondent. Rebecca West was born Cicily Isabel Fairfield in London, England, in 1892, and grew up in an environment rich in intellectual stimulation, political debate, vibrant conversation, books, and music. Her Scottish mother, Isabella, was a talented pianist who did not pursue a musical career after marrying Charles Fairfield. He never returned to them, dying poor and alone in a boarding house in Liverpool in 1906, when Cicily was 14. The rest of the family went to Edinburgh, Scotland, where Cicily attended George Watson's Ladies College. She had to leave school in 1907 because of illness.She elected not to return after recuperating from the sickness, later describing her time at Watson's as "prison".