Hawthorne by Henry James
"Hawthorne" by Henry James is a book of literary criticism published in 1879. James examines his predecessor Nathaniel Hawthorne's novels, short stories, and life, exploring their shared interest in moral complexity, guilt, and human ambiguity. While praising Hawthorne's craftsmanship and psychological insight, James critiques his heavy symbolism and allegory. The book became controversial for James' famous commentary on what American life lacked for novelistic interest. Written without academic jargon, it remains accessible
and insightful, offering James' surprisingly humorous observations on Hawthorne's occasional flights of fancy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Hawthorne (English Men of Letters Series) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_(book) |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
| Subject | Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18566 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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