Henry James

"Henry James" by Rebecca West is a look into the world of the famous writer Henry James. The book studies his life and talent, looking at what made him who he was and what ideas he liked to write about. It talks about how he felt like he belonged in both America and Europe, and how this affected his novels. The story begins by explaining James's early years, especially his family life and how his father's beliefs and his first trip to Europe helped shape his future. The book paints a picture of America in the 1800s, a time when the country was still developing its own culture, and shows how James's unique way of seeing the world grew from this background, leading him to explore important themes in his stories.