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Work of the Fellows: Biographies

Henry James: The Imagination of Genius, a Biography

By Fred Kaplan (NHC Fellow, 1985–86)

Authors; American History; American Literature; Henry James

New York: William Morrow, 1992

From the publisher’s description:

A vivid portrait of one of the most influential writers in our literary tradition. Kaplan creates a richly woven, psychologically astute portrayal of James' Victorian life and world. James' unpublished letters, as well as published and unpublished family letters, are at the heart of this vivid biography of the great artist. 24 pages of photos.

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History / Literature / Authors / American History / American Literature / Henry James /

Kaplan, Fred (NHC Fellow, 1985–86). Henry James: The Imagination of Genius, a Biography. New York: William Morrow, 1992.