The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1883-1884: January 1884-November 1884
Author: Henry James
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Published: 2018
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The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1883–1884
Author: Henry James
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 2019-10-01
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 1496215109
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume of The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1883–1884 includes 125 letters, of which 72 are published for the first time, written from January 29, 1884, to November 9, 1884. The letters mark Henry James’s confidence and achievements as an internationally important professional writer, including his participation in conceiving and carrying out with editors and publishers complicated plans to distribute his work and maximize his income. James details his work on mid-career novels The Bostonians and The Princess Casamassima as well as work on a number of tales that would help to define his career. This volume concludes with James’s anticipation of the arrival in England from the United States of his sister, Alice, who would never again return to her homeland.
The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1883-1884
Author: Henry James
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Published: 2018
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKVolume 1. This volume of The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1883-1884 includes 178 letters, of which 117 are published for the first time, written from January 2, 1883, to January 29, 1884. The letters trace the development of Henry James's literary career as well as the maturation of his international reputation as a public figure. They also record James's recovery following the deaths of his parents and brother, the difficult execution of his father's will, and his return to England from an extended stay in the United States. This volume concludes with James's continuing efforts to maximize his writing income. -- Volume 2. This volume of The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1883-1884 includes 125 letters, of which 72 are published for the first time, written from January 29, 1884, to November 9, 1884. The letters mark Henry James's confidence and achievements as an internationally important professional writer, including his participation in conceiving and carrying out with editors and publishers complicated plans to distribute his work and maximize his income. James details his work on mid-career novels The Bostonians and The Princess Casamassima as well as work on a number of tales that would help to define his career. This volume concludes with James's anticipation of the arrival in England from the United States of his sister, Alice, who would never again return to her homeland.
The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1883–1884
Author: Henry James
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 2018-10-15
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 1496206436
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume of The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1883–1884 includes 178 letters, of which 117 are published for the first time, written from January 2, 1883, to January 29, 1884. The letters trace the development of Henry James’s literary career as well as the maturation of his international reputation as a public figure. They also record James’s recovery following the deaths of his parents and brother, the difficult execution of his father’s will, and his return to England from an extended stay in the United States. This volume concludes with James’s continuing efforts to maximize his writing income.
Turgenev in English: A Checklist of Works by and about Him
Author: David H. Stam
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2019-12-23
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 'Turgenev in English: A Checklist of Works by and about Him', editors David H. Stam and Rissa Yachnin offer a meticulously curated anthology that serves as a comprehensive guide to the translation and critical reception of Ivan Turgenev's works in the English-speaking world. This collection highlights the diversity of literary formsfrom novels and short stories to plays and essaysshowcasing the varied ways in which Turgenev's oeuvre has been interpreted and valued across different cultures and literary periods. It invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of literary styles and the significant impact of Turgenev's work on English literature. The compilation stands out for its detailed cataloging of translations and critical works, providing an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The contributing editors, Stam and Yachnin, bring to the project their vast expertise in library and information science and Russian literature, respectively. Their backgrounds afford a unique lens through which the cross-cultural dissemination of Turgenev's work is examined, offering insights into the historical and cultural contexts that have influenced translations and literary criticism. This anthology aligns with wider literary movements by tracing the intertextual dialogues between Russian and English literary traditions, enhancing our understanding of Turgenev's enduring influence. 'Turgenev in English: A Checklist of Works by and about Him' is recommended for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Russian literature, translation studies, and comparative literature. This volume provides an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the complexities of literary translation and its impact on reception and scholarship. It encourages a deeper appreciation of Turgenev's contributions to literature and the nuanced interplay between his Russian heritage and his global legacy. For anyone looking to broaden their literary horizons and engage with the multifaceted world of literary translation and criticism, this anthology is an indispensable resource.
The Bostonians
Author: Henry James
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2019-07-11
Total Pages: 696
ISBN-13: 1108696406
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Cambridge Edition of the Complete Fiction of Henry James provides, for the first time, a scholarly edition of a major writer whose work continues to be read, quoted, adapted and studied. The Bostonians is an extraordinary political and psychological drama narrating the struggle between Northern feminist Olive Chancellor and her cousin, former slaveholder and radical conservative Basil Ransom, for 'possession' of the beautiful, talented Verena Tarrant. The issues raised of the relations between the sexes, between North and South and between differing visions of 'progress' in America are as timely - and contentious - as when the novel first appeared. This fully annotated scholarly edition of one of James's most distinctive and important works features a detailed contextual introduction, full textual history and helpful explanatory annotation. It will be of interest to researchers, scholars and advanced students of Henry James, and of nineteenth- and twentieth-century British and American fiction and literature.
The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1884–1886
Author: Henry James
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Published: 2020-10
Total Pages: 486
ISBN-13: 1496222199
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecipient of the Approved Edition seal from the Modern Language Association’s Committee on Scholarly Editions This volume of The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1884–1886 includes 179 letters, 94 published for the first time, written between November 11, 1884, and December 21, 1885. The letters mark Henry James’s ongoing efforts to care for his sister, develop his work, strengthen his professional status, build friendships old and new, and maximize his income. James details work on midcareer novels The Bostonians and The Princess Casamassima as well as on tales that would help to define his career. He reveals his close acquaintance with British politics and politicians. This volume opens with Alice James’s arrival in England and concludes with Henry James’s plans to leave his flat in Piccadilly for his new address in De Vere Gardens, Kensington.
David McCullough American Presidents E-Book Box Set
Author: David McCullough
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2011-05-24
Total Pages: 2289
ISBN-13: 145165815X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom “America’s most beloved biographer, David McCullough” (Time)—a collection of his bestselling biographies of American Presidents. This ebook box set features David McCullough’s award-winning biographies of American Presidents. John Adams is the magisterial, Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of the independent, irascible Yankee patriot, one of our nation’s founders and most important figures, who became our second president. Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant National Book Award–winning biography of young Theodore Roosevelt’s metamorphosis from sickly child to a vigorous, intense man poised to become a national hero and then president. Truman is the Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Harry Truman, the complex and courageous man who rose from modest origins to make momentous decisions as president, from dropping the atomic bomb to going to war in Korea. Including a special bonus: The Course of Human Events. In this Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, David McCullough draws on his personal experience as a historian to acknowledge the crucial importance of writing in history’s enduring impact and influence, and he affirms the significance of history in teaching us about human nature through the ages.
The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1880–1883
Author: Henry James
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Published: 2017-10-15
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 1496201183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVolume 1. This volume includes 122 letters, 67 of which are published for the first time, written between June 6, 1880, and October 20, 1881. The letters recorded Henry James's confirmation of his identity as a London resident, follow his struggles with the complexities of his professional life, and illustrate his closer attention to family and friends. His friends, such as Henry and Clover Adams, and family members, such as his brother William, view him as their resident Londoner. When his sister, Alice, and her companion, Katharine Loring, travel to Britain, James both supervises Alice's state of health and also reports on its status to their parents. The letters show James's professional life as he shifts away from writing pot-boiling reviews and short fiction toward the greater novels that continue to be associated with him, especially The Portrait of a Lady. We also see James negotiating with publishers and arranging whenever possible simultaneous publication in Britain and the United States in order to maximize his writing income. This volume concludes with James's much-anticipated return to his native America, buoyed by his completion of "The Portrait of a Lady." The journey marked a significant milestone in the author's life.
The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1887–1888
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Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Published:
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 1496233247
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