The Art of the NovelEighteen critical Prefaces from the New York Edition of Henry James -- constituting a complete exposition of his art in fiction. -- From publisher's description. |
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PREFACE to Roderick HUDSON | 3 |
PREFACE TO THE AMERICAN | 20 |
PREFACE TO THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY | 40 |
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