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The Real Thing and Other Stories

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"The Real Thing," a tale of an artist and his models, a husband and wife in impoverished conditions willing to do anything to earn their keep. This story, often read as a parable, plays with the reality-illusion dichotomy that fascinated James, especially in the later stages of his career; "Sir Dominick Ferrand," in which struggling author Peter Baron's discovery of the secret letters of Dominick Ferrand changes his life; "Nona Vincent" -- playwright Allan Wayworth struggles to write something meaningful for the popular stage; and "Greville Fane," in which the narrator is called upon to interview a dying author, known for her sensational and passionate novels. Also included is "The Chaperon."

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781598180831
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 160
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. november 2006
  • Størrelse:
  • 161x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 254 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 17. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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"The Real Thing," a tale of an artist and his models, a husband and wife in impoverished conditions willing to do anything to earn their keep. This story, often read as a parable, plays with the reality-illusion dichotomy that fascinated James, especially in the later stages of his career; "Sir Dominick Ferrand," in which struggling author Peter Baron's discovery of the secret letters of Dominick Ferrand changes his life; "Nona Vincent" -- playwright Allan Wayworth struggles to write something meaningful for the popular stage; and "Greville Fane," in which the narrator is called upon to interview a dying author, known for her sensational and passionate novels. Also included is "The Chaperon."

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