Henry James

The Path of Duty (1884) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1884 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James was born in New York City in 1843. One of thirteen children, James had an unorthodox early education, switching between schools, private tutors and private reading.. James published his first story, 'A Tragedy of Error', in the Continental Monthly in 1864, when he was twenty years old. In 1876, he emigrated to London, where he remained for the vast majority of the rest of his life, becoming a British citizen in 1915. From this point on, he was a hugely prolific author, eventually producing twenty novels and more than a hundred short stories and novellas, as well as literary criticism, plays and travelogues. Amongst James's most famous works are The Europeans (1878), Daisy Miller (1878), Washington Square (1880), The Bostonians (1886), and one of the most famous ghost stories of all time, The Turn of the Screw (1898). We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473366275
• Artikelnr.: 44933673

Autorenporträt

Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-born writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He is best known for his series of novels in which he portrays the encounters of Americans with Europe and Europeans. His method of writing from the point of view of a character within a tale allows him to explore issues related to consciousness and perception. James refined the narrative prose of literature, affecting various authors who followed his style. Notably, 'The Path of Duty' is among his lesser-cited works, nonetheless holder of the intricate psychological and societal explorations typical of his oeuvre. His major novels include 'The Portrait of a Lady', 'The Ambassadors', and 'The Wings of the Dove'. James's prose style is layered and intense, often focusing on the internal drama of his characters and the subtlety of social interactions rather than overt action. His literary works continue to be analyzed for their narrative technique and his insightful examination of the human psyche. Moreover, his contributions to literary criticism and early trans-Atlantic literature cast him as a prominent figure not only in American literature but also as an important influence in the broader Western literary canon.