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Contents--Emerson; The Life of George Eliot; Daniel Deronda: A Conversation; Anthony Trollope; Robert Louis Stevenson; Miss Woolson; Alphonse Daudet; Guy de Maupassant; Ivan Turgenieff; George du Maurier; The Art of Fiction.

Partial Portraits is a book of literary criticism by Henry James published in 1888. The book collected essays that James had written over the preceding decade, mostly on English and American writers. But the book also offered treatments of Alphonse Daudet, Guy de Maupassant and... Read Full Overview

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Henry James, OM (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916) was an American writer who spent most of his writing career in Britain. He is regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He was the son of Henry James, Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist... Read Full Overview

Partial Portraits is a collection of literary essays that offer critical examinations of prominent writers and their works, providing both biographical insights and analyses of literary style. The book discusses figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Eliot, and Robert Louis... Read Full Overview

Henry James writes about writers as if they were alive in the room. Literature meets a sharper eye. In Partial Portraits, he offers a classic essay collection of biographical literary sketches that capture style, temperament, and the moral weather of a career, with the intimacy... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Partial Portraits by Henry James has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future... Read Full Overview

"Partial Portraits" offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape through the sharp and insightful lens of Henry James. This collection of essays delves into the lives and works of prominent literary figures, offering critical assessments and personal reflections... Read Full Overview

"Partial Portraits" offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape through the sharp and insightful lens of Henry James. This collection of essays delves into the lives and works of prominent literary figures, offering critical assessments and personal reflections... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Partial Portraits is a collection of essays written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book was first published in 1888 and includes a series of literary critiques and character sketches of various authors and artists. James writes about his contemporaries, including... Read Full Overview