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100	1		_aJames, Henry, _d1843-1916
245	1	3	_a"A Most Unholy Trade," Being Letters on the Drama by Henry James
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_a"The four letters here printed for the first time are part of Henry James's informal correspondence with William Heinemann, the publisher ... They concern themselves with James's impressions of Ibsen's 'Little Eyolf' and contain some general remarks on the drama"--Note.
500			_aRelease date is 2021-06-23
508			_aCharlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"A Most Unholy Trade," Being Letters on the Drama by Henry James is a collection of four letters written during the late 19th century, presenting reflections on the theatre and drama, particularly focusing on Ibsen's "Little Eyolf." The correspondence, addressed to publisher William Heinemann, explores James's impressions and critiques of modern drama, showcasing his profound engagement with theatrical themes and techniques. In these letters, Henry James shares his thoughts on Ibsen’s work, praising its intensity and emotional depth while expressing his hopes for its staging in London. He critiques aspects of the play’s structure and offers suggestions on how it could be effectively represented, emphasizing the challenges faced by playwrights in creating compelling drama with a small cast. James discusses the balance between artistic ambition and audience comprehension, recognizing the difficulties of engaging an audience's intelligence while remaining true to artistic integrity. Ultimately, the letters provide insight into James's views on the evolution of drama and the inherent complexities of the dramatic art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence
653			_aJames, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Correspondence
653			_aIbsen, Henrik, 1828-1906. Lille Eyolf
653			_aHeinemann, William, 1863-1920 -- Correspondence
700	1		_aMurray, Waldo
700	1		_aSargent, John Singer, _d1856-1925
700	1		_aHeinemann, William, _d1863-1920
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65683
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