The Lesson of the Master.

James, Henry

Published by Macmillan & Co, New York and London, 1892

About this Item

First edition of this novella, which tells the story of a young writer, Paul Overt, who meets Henry St. George, a famous novelist Overt admires. Octavo, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine. In near fine condition, contemporary name to the title page. A very sharp example with the spine gilt fresh. Exemplifying Henry James's famous belief that "Art makes life," The Lesson of the Master is a piercing study of the life that art makes. When the tale's protagonistâ "a gifted young writerâ "meets and befriends a famous author he has long idolized, he is both repelled by and attracted to the artist's great secret: the emotional costs of a life dedicated to art. Seller Inventory # 78023

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Lesson of the Master.

Publisher: Macmillan & Co, New York and London

Publication Date: 1892

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition