The Point of View

by Henry James

Overview

Henry James (1843 - 1916) was one of the leaders in the school of realism in fiction. He is known for his series of novels in which he portrayed the encounter of America with Europe. James is considered to be the master of the novel and novella. James wrote about personal relationships and the power within these relationships. James explored consciousness and perception from the point of view of a character within a tale. James wrote Point of View in the form of letters written from European characters visiting America to their friends in Europe. The first letter is from young Aurora Church telling her mother of her excitement at seeing America. Her mother responds with her apprehensions about the people Aurora will meet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781717046529
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	04/19/2018
Pages:	44
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.09(d)

About the Author

Henry James, OM (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James Sr. and the brother of renowned philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.

Date of Birth:

April 15, 1843

Date of Death:

February 28, 1916

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Attended school in France and Switzerland; Harvard Law School, 1862-63