The Author of Beltraffio
Author | : Henry James |
Publisher | : The Floating Press |
Total Pages | : 61 |
Release | : 2014-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781776534098 |
ISBN-13 | : 1776534093 |
Rating | : 4/5 (093 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Author of Beltraffio written by Henry James and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often regarded as one of the most important literary figures of his era, American-born author Henry James possessed a unique knack for describing the idiosyncrasies of dysfunctional families. The Ambient family at the center of the novella The Author of Beltraffio ranks among his most compelling creations. The patriarch Mark Ambient is an acclaimed novelist whose wife strongly disapproves of his work. Will this discordance bring the family to its knees?