Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An edition in Very Good- condition with rubbing and edgewear to the heavily aged boards and an owner's name blacked out on the front flyleaf.

This book is a study of the early novels of Henry James, written by Richard Poirier. The book is divided into five sections, each examining a different novel. These sections are "The Sense of an Ending," "The Turn of the Screw," "The Portrait of a Lady," "The Wings of the Dove," and "The Ambassadors." The book discusses the themes and ideas present in each novel, as well as the ways in which James uses comic elements to create a sense of depth and understanding.; 8vo; 260 pages.

Price: $40.00