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Henry James: Letters to A.C. Benson and Auguste Monod
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Literary FiguresLetters & EssaysLiterary Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025706535
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Henry James: Letters to A.C. Benson and Auguste Monod offers a compelling glimpse into the private world and professional associations of one of the most celebrated figures in Anglo-American literature. This collection brings together the articulate and often intimate correspondence Henry James maintained with two distinct figures: the English scholar and author A.C. Benson, and the French translator Auguste Monod.
Through these letters, readers can explore James's meticulous approach to language, his reflections on the craft of writing, and his engagement with the intellectual climate of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The correspondence with Benson reveals a shared appreciation for the nuances of the English academic and literary landscape, while the exchanges with Monod highlight James's interest in the translation and international reception of his work. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Henry James, providing unique insights into his character, his friendships, and the sophisticated social network that informed his legendary prose. These documents underscore James's enduring legacy as a master of the psychological novel and a dedicated correspondent whose letters are themselves works of literary merit.
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