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The Birthplace

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<b>In this lesser known classic James explores in miniature the themes of his major fiction, enlivened by a characteristically keen eye for character and a wry appreciation of both pretension and the absurd </b> Blackport-on-Dwindle—"all granite, fog, and female fiction"—has been the Gedges' dull domain for some years. They leap, therefore, at the invitation to become the live-in guardians of the birthplace of their nation's literary hero. Anticipating romance and inspiration—in other words, everything that’s been lacking in their daily lives to date—they find instead that the house casts an altogether more sinister spell. Also included is "The Private Life," another little-known work in which James again considers the relevance of the artist’s persona—a theme with continued relevance in literature and the arts.

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The Birthplace, Henry James, Mark Rylance

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Année de publication
2012
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(souple),
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Titre
The Birthplace
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2012
Format
souple
Pages
112
ISBN10
1843912074
ISBN13
9781843912071
Séries
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<b>In this lesser known classic James explores in miniature the themes of his major fiction, enlivened by a characteristically keen eye for character and a wry appreciation of both pretension and the absurd </b> Blackport-on-Dwindle—"all granite, fog, and female fiction"—has been the Gedges' dull domain for some years. They leap, therefore, at the invitation to become the live-in guardians of the birthplace of their nation's literary hero. Anticipating romance and inspiration—in other words, everything that’s been lacking in their daily lives to date—they find instead that the house casts an altogether more sinister spell. Also included is "The Private Life," another little-known work in which James again considers the relevance of the artist’s persona—a theme with continued relevance in literature and the arts.