Henry James

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Part of the acclaimed Literature in Perspective series, this critical study presents a comprehensive overview of the life and literary achievement of Henry James, one of the most influential writers in the Anglo-American tradition. Gordon Pirie guides readers through James's major works — from The Portrait of a Lady and The Bostonians to the ambitious late novels The Wings of the Dove and The Golden Bowl — illuminating the thematic preoccupations and narrative techniques that defined his career. The study argues that James's celebrated style, characterised by psychological depth and intricate prose, represents a decisive turning point in the development of the modern novel. Written with clarity and academic authority, it serves as an essential introduction for students and a rewarding re-engagement for seasoned readers of James's fiction.