02169cam a22003013u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003800111245002100149264005100170300004700221336002600268337002600294338003600320500003100356508007500387520124200462534004501704653006001749856004101809999001701850723UtSlPG20260610133035.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHowells, William Dean,d1837-192010aHenry James, Jr. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 1996-11-01 aEtext produced by Anthony J. Adam. HTML file produced by David Widger a"Henry James, Jr." by William Dean Howells is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and literary contributions of Henry James, one of America's most significant novelists. Howells provides an insightful examination of James's characteristics as a writer, along with a reflection on his evolving style and the perceptions of his work during his time. In this commentary, Howells outlines Henry James’s background, noting his affluent upbringing and the literary influences he encountered throughout his life. He discusses James’s evolution as a writer, touching on the unconventional aspects of his narratives, particularly his emphasis on character over plot, and his distinctive style that blends detailed analysis with profound themes. Howells also addresses the mixed reception of James's work, explaining how readers often required adjustment to appreciate his unique perspective. Furthermore, he highlights the significance of James's contributions to the novel form and his impact on both American and international literature, establishing him as a pivotal figure in evolving narrative techniques and character-driven storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aJames, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Criticism and interpretation40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/723 c42844d42844