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James, Henry
1843
1916
14018367
Notes on Novelists, with Some Other Notes
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notes_on_Novelists
Robert Louis Stevenson -- Émile Zola -- Gustave Flaubert -- Honoré de Balzac, 1902 -- Honoré de Balzac, 1913 -- George Sand, 1897 -- George Sand, 1899 -- George Sand, 1914 -- Gabriele D'Annunzio, 1902 -- Matilde Serao -- The new novel, 1914 -- Dumas the younger, 1895 -- The novel in "The ring and the book," 1912 -- An American art-scholar: Charles Eliot Norton, 1908. London notes, January 1897 -- London notes, June 1897 -- London notes, July 1897 -- London notes, August 1897.
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"Notes on Novelists, with Some Other Notes" by Henry James is a collection of critical essays written in the early 20th century. This work showcases James's reflections on various influential novelists of his time, providing insights into their contributions to literature. The collection includes discussions on writers such as Robert Louis Stevenson and Émile Zola, examining their styles, themes, and the impact of their works on readers and the literary community. The opening of the collection begins with an elaborate exploration of Robert Louis Stevenson, highlighting the deep connection he formed with his readers through his writing. James describes Stevenson's ability to reveal his character and life experiences, making readers feel as though they were intimately acquainted with him. Stevenson’s correspondence and adventures are elaborated upon, capturing his romantic and adventurous spirit. The beginning sets the tone for a thoughtful examination of literary figures, emphasizing the personal relationship between authors and their audiences through the lens of James’s perceptive critiques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Fiction -- History and criticism
Novelists
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