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The Outcry
Hardcover
Classic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023160704
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Henry James's The Outcry offers a biting satire of the Edwardian art market and the rigid social hierarchy of England. This classic work of literary fiction uses the form of a roman à clef to deliver sharp social commentary on class and manners.
James masterfully explores the complexities of wealth, taste, and societal expectations within a world where art becomes both a commodity and a symbol of status. The Outcry examines the influence of art on politics and the intricacies of human relationships against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. Rediscover this thought-provoking novel, meticulously prepared for print republication, and delve into James's insightful observations on the enduring power of art and society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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