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The Real Thing and Other Tales
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023086431
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Henry James's The Real Thing and Other Tales offers a compelling glimpse into the world of art, artists, and models through a collection of incisive short stories. This literary fiction explores themes of social class, authenticity, and the very nature of representation in art.
Through a satirical lens, James examines the complexities of the artistic process and the relationships between creators and their subjects. These tales, meticulously prepared for print republication, resonate with enduring observations about human nature and the pursuit of beauty. Readers interested in literary classics, short story collections, and the intersection of art and society will find this volume a timeless and thought-provoking read.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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