The Great Short Novels Of Henry James

The Great Short Novels of Henry James (1989, Robinson Publishing)
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Crack open this well-worn gem and dive headfirst into the elegantly tangled world of Henry James, the master of psychological nuance and eyebrow-raising social commentary. This 1989 Robinson Publishing edition collects some of his finest short novels—stories that are neither short nor exactly breezy, but undeniably brilliant.

Inside, you’ll find tales of obsession, class, art, and that timeless Jamesian pastime: saying a lot without saying much (but somehow still saying everything). Whether you’re a die-hard fan of his densely layered prose or just pretending to impress someone at a book club, The Great Short Novels of Henry James is a dignified way to feel intellectually smug for under a tenner.

Scuffed corners? Probably. Literary genius? Absolutely.

Good sound condition except that the spine has faded due to being left exposed to something like light for a considerable perio.d Looks like of neat really, like it was meant to be like that.

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