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Title: Henry James, Jr.

Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Henry James, Jr." by William Dean Howells is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and literary contributions of Henry James, one of America's most significant novelists. Howells provides an insightful examination of James's characteristics as a writer, along with a reflection on his evolving style and the perceptions of his work during his time. In this commentary, Howells outlines Henry James’s background, noting his affluent upbringing and the literary influences he encountered throughout his life. He discusses James’s evolution as a writer, touching on the unconventional aspects of his narratives, particularly his emphasis on character over plot, and his distinctive style that blends detailed analysis with profound themes. Howells also addresses the mixed reception of James's work, explaining how readers often required adjustment to appreciate his unique perspective. Furthermore, he highlights the significance of James's contributions to the novel form and his impact on both American and international literature, establishing him as a pivotal figure in evolving narrative techniques and character-driven storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

EBook No.: 723

Published: Nov 1, 1996

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Criticism and interpretation

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Henry James, Jr.

Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Anthony J. Adam.
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Henry James, Jr." by William Dean Howells is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and literary contributions of Henry James, one of America's most significant novelists. Howells provides an insightful examination of James's characteristics as a writer, along with a reflection on his evolving style and the perceptions of his work during his time. In this commentary, Howells outlines Henry James’s background, noting his affluent upbringing and the literary influences he encountered throughout his life. He discusses James’s evolution as a writer, touching on the unconventional aspects of his narratives, particularly his emphasis on character over plot, and his distinctive style that blends detailed analysis with profound themes. Howells also addresses the mixed reception of James's work, explaining how readers often required adjustment to appreciate his unique perspective. Furthermore, he highlights the significance of James's contributions to the novel form and his impact on both American and international literature, establishing him as a pivotal figure in evolving narrative techniques and character-driven storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

EBook No.: 723

Published: Nov 1, 1996

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Criticism and interpretation

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.