Critical Companion to Henry James: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work
- ISBN-10
- 1438117272
- ISBN-13
- 9781438117270
- Category
- American literature
- Pages
- 529
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Authors
- Kendall Johnson, Eric L. Haralson
Description
Examines the life and writings of Henry James including detailed synopses of his works, explanations of literary terms, biographies of friends and family, and social and historical influences.
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