Partial Portraits
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ISBN10: 1425497896
ISBN13: 9781425497897
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781425497897
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Partial Portraits is a collection of essays written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book was first published in 1888 and includes a series of literary critiques and character sketches of various authors and artists. James writes about his contemporaries, including Robert Browning, George Eliot, and Walt Whitman, as well as historical figures such as Balzac and Turgenev.The essays are written in James' signature style, which is known for its complex sentence structure and intricate prose. He delves into the personalities and works of the individuals he writes about, providing insightful commentary on their literary achievements and personal lives.The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on literary figures and the second section exploring the lives of artists. James' writing is both informative and entertaining, providing readers with a unique insight into the minds and works of some of the greatest creative minds of the time.Overall, Partial Portraits is a must-read for anyone interested in literature and the arts. It is a fascinating exploration of the lives and works of some of the most influential figures in the world of literature and art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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