National Book Award Non Fiction Winner
Henry James (Vols. 2 & 3)
by Leon Edel
Summary
Part of a definitive five-volume biography of the American-British novelist. It provides an exhaustive psychological and literary portrait of "The Master."
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Historical Context & Significance
Edel spent over 20 years on this project; he was the first biographer given complete access to James's private papers and journals.