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The Figure in the Carpet
Series: Penguin Little Black Classics
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The Figure in the Carpet
Presents the story of an unsolved literary mystery that explores what James referred to as "troubled artistic consciousness."
James's troubling late-Victorian mystery of an unsolved literary riddle and sudden death has inspired endless speculation.
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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary
The Figure in the Carpet
'Did she know and if she knew would she speak?'
Series: Penguin Little Black Classics
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The Figure in the Carpet by Henry James is often praised for its enigmatic narrative and reflective depth, provoking readers to delve into themes of interpretation and the elusiveness of meaning. Reviewers frequently admire James's intricate storytelling and his ability to weave an intellectual puzzle that challenges the reader to consider the nature of artistic intent. The novella is considered a compelling exploration of the relationship between author, critic, and audience.
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ISBN: 9780141397580
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 February 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 161.0mm
Weight: 53g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Henry James was born in 1843 in New York and died in London in 1916. In addition to many short stories, plays, books of criticism, autobiography and travel, he wrote some twenty novels, the first published being Roderick Hudson (1875). They include The Europeans, Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, The Tragic Muse, The Spoils of Poynton, The Awkward Age, The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors and The Golden Bowl.
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