The Figure in the Carpet and Other Stories (Penguin Classics)

The Figure in the Carpet and Other Stories (Penguin Classics)

The stories in this collection were written mostly between 1888 and 1897, a time when Henry Jamesâ€™s writing was concerned with the art of fiction and the position of the artist in society. The motif and title story, â€˜The Figure in the Carpetâ€™, is an inspired joke, a masterpiece of double-entendre that demands the readerâ€™s undivided love and attention and continues to baffle its critics. Also included are â€˜The Author of Beltraffioâ€™, an absorbing story of family infighting, authorship and tragedy, and â€˜The Private Lifeâ€™, a spirited tale that considers the contrast between the artist alone and at work. While many of these stories appear to be elaborate Jamesian games, all employ irony and humour to allegorize artistic creation.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber notes
ReleaseDate 1986-08-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140432558

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	notes
ReleaseDate	1986-08-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780140432558

The Figure in the Carpet and Other Stories (Penguin Classics)

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