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Henry James, OM (15 April 1843 – 28 February 1916) was an American-born writer. He is regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He was the son of Henry James, Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James. He is best known for a number of novels showing Americans encountering Europe and Europeans. His method of writing from a character's point of view allowed him to explore issues related to consciousness and perception, and his style in later works has been compared to impressionist painting. His imaginative use of point of view, interior monologue and unreliable narrators brought a new depth to narrative fiction. James contributed significantly to literary criticism, particularly in his insistence that writers be allowed the greatest possible freedom in presenting their view of the world. James claimed that a text must first and foremost be realistic and contain a representation of life that is recognisable to its readers. Good novels, to James, show life in action and are, most importantly, interesting. In addition to his voluminous works of fiction he published articles and books of travel, biography, autobiography, and criticism, and wrote plays. James alternated between America and Europe for the first twenty years of his life; eventually he settled in England, becoming a British subject in 1915, one year before his death. James was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911, 1912, and 1916.
When a beautiful, spoilt, aristocratic woman with revolutionary ambitions meets an idealistic young proletarian conspirator who dreams of a better life, the stage is set for The Princess Casamassima in which Henry James explores the London underworld and the political unrest seething there in the later nineteenth century. In the end, Christina Light's waywardness proves fatal for the fancifully named Hyacinth Robinson, but not before the typically Jamesian encounter of instinct and intelligence has been explored in all its tragi-comic potential.
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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR001981367
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Vendeur : BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Ex school copy. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. DJ with some edge wear and laminated to boards. N° de réf. du vendeur 9999-9996522123
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Vendeur : Windows Booksellers, Eugene, OR, Etats-Unis
Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG 596 pp. N° de réf. du vendeur 720607
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Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur GRP28274070
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Vendeur : Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st edition. 8vo, 596 pp., Introduction by Bernard Richards. N° de réf. du vendeur 098922
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Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Thus Edition. Hyacinth Robinson, an orphan, is raised by the spinster, Mrs Pynset, in lower-class London. He becomes influenced by the anarchist movement and pledges his life to the cause. When he meets the Princess Casamassima, separated from her wealthy Italian husband, he sees in her a kindred spirit. Fine, first British Everyman's Library edition in burgundy cloth boards, first printing in mylar-protected dust jacket. {Not remainder-marked or price-clipped} BUND. N° de réf. du vendeur 025680
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Vendeur : HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000895048
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
1st edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xliii, 596 pages ; 22 cm. Notes; Bibliography : p. xix. Subjects; London (England) Social life and customs 19th century ; Fiction. Triangles (Interpersonal relations) ; Fiction. Young women ; Fiction. Feminists ; Fiction. New York (N.Y.) ; Fiction. Boston (Mass.) ; Fiction. United States History Civil War, 1861-1865. English fiction. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 417607
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