The Diary of a Man of Fifty - Couverture souple

James, Henry; Lodge, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1843911787 ISBN 13 : 9781843911784

Editeur : Hesperus Press Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Returning to Florence after 25 years of military service, a man of fifty finds himself haunted by memories of a thwarted love affair which took place on the banks of the Arno during his youth. On enquiring after the erstwhile object of his affections, he encounters a young man in amorous pursuit of her daughter. Eager to spare his young friend the sorrow which has marred his own adult life, the man of fifty finds himself deliberating the morality of recounting his own story, which may have profound effects on the lives of the younger generation of lovers. Published a year previously to The Portrait of a Lady, The Diary of a Man of Fifty touches on themes that were to dominate James' major fiction, such as the suggestibility of youth and the dubious morality of influence. With characteristic psychological insight and a youthful fluency of expression, the early James demonstrates himself already to be a master the art of fiction.

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À propos de l'auteur

One of the leading figures in nineteenth-century American literature, Henry James (1843-1916) was a novelist, playwright and literary critic who settled in England. His most famous works include 'The Portrait of a Lady' (1881), The 'Turn of the Screw' (1898) and 'The Golden Bowl' (1904).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hesperus Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1843911787
• ISBN 13: 9781843911784
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 113
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