Henry James: The Conquest of London, 1870-1883

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Henry James: The Conquest of London, 1870-1883 is a work by Leon Edel, a prominent 20th-century authority on the American writer Henry James. This book is the second volume of Edel's definitive five-volume biography of James, for which he won a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. The biography explores James's life and works, particularly his experiences and literary output during the period of 1870-1883. This era saw James establish himself in Europe, moving between Paris and London, and producing significant works that explored the clash between American innocence and European experience. Edel's work provides deep insight into how James's personality influenced his art.12

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…second and third volumes (Henry James: The Conquest of London, 1870–1883 and Henry James: The Middle Years, 1882–1895, both published in 1962) of a definitive five-volume biography completed in 1972. He edited The Complete Tales of Henry James, 12 vol. (1963–65), and Henry James Letters, 4 vol. (1974–84). In…
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…second and third volumes (Henry James: The Conquest of London, 1870–1883 and Henry James: The Middle Years, 1882–1895, both published in 1962) of a definitive five-volume biography completed in 1972. He edited The Complete Tales of Henry James, 12 vol. (1963–65), and Henry James Letters, 4 vol. (1974–84). In…
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