The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1888-1891: Volume 1

This first volume in The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1888-1891 contains 171 letters, of which 119 are published for the first time, written from late November 1888 to April 20, 1890. These letters continue to mark Henry James's ongoing efforts to care for his sister, develop his work, strengthen his professional status, build friendships, engage with timely political and economic issues, and maximize his income, which included hiring an agent. James details his work on The Tragic Muse, "Mrs. Temperly," "An Animated Conversation," "The Solution," and other fiction. This volume opens with James in France and concludes with James on the Continent. Dee MacCormack introduces the volume, paying close attention to James's increasing interest in the theater.

Author: Henry James
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 01/01/2025
Series: Complete Letters of Henry James
Pages: 432
Weight: 2.21lbs
Size: 10.25h x 6.67w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9781496240965