"Henry James, Jr." by William Dean Howells is a late 19th-century biography that explores the life and literary influence of Henry James, an important American novelist. Howells thoughtfully examines James's traits as a writer, reflecting on his changing style and how his work was seen by others. The book details James’s well-to-do background and the literary inspirations that shaped him. It traces his growth as a writer, highlighting the unique elements of his stories, like putting character first and favoring detailed analysis over fast-paced plots. Howells acknowledges that James's work wasn't always easily understood and stresses his lasting impact on novels, solidifying him as a key figure who pushed the boundaries of storytelling and character development in both American and global literature.
Henry James, Jr.
By William Dean Howells
Discover the life of a groundbreaking novelist whose character-driven stories reshaped literature, challenging readers to embrace a new era of storytelling.
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About the AuthorWilliam Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
William Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
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