"A Most Unholy Trade," Being Letters on the Drama by Henry James by Henry James

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Author James, Henry, 1843-1916
Engraver Murray, Waldo
Illustrator Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925
Other Heinemann, William, 1863-1920
LoC No. 23012497
Title "A Most Unholy Trade," Being Letters on the Drama by Henry James
Note "The four letters here printed for the first time are part of Henry James's informal correspondence with William Heinemann, the publisher ... They concern themselves with James's impressions of Ibsen's 'Little Eyolf' and contain some general remarks on the drama"--Note.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "A Most Unholy Trade," Being Letters on the Drama by Henry James is a collection of four letters written during the late 19th century, presenting reflections on the theatre and drama, particularly focusing on Ibsen's "Little Eyolf." The correspondence, addressed to publisher William Heinemann, explores James's impressions and critiques of modern drama, showcasing his profound engagement with theatrical themes and techniques. In these letters, Henry James shares his thoughts on Ibsen’s work, praising its intensity and emotional depth while expressing his hopes for its staging in London. He critiques aspects of the play’s structure and offers suggestions on how it could be effectively represented, emphasizing the challenges faced by playwrights in creating compelling drama with a small cast. James discusses the balance between artistic ambition and audience comprehension, recognizing the difficulties of engaging an audience's intelligence while remaining true to artistic integrity. Ultimately, the letters provide insight into James's views on the evolution of drama and the inherent complexities of the dramatic art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Subject James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Correspondence
Subject Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906. Lille Eyolf
Subject Heinemann, William, 1863-1920 -- Correspondence
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EBook-No. 65683
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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