Londres (De Vere Gardens - Kensington) [London] 1er janvier et 23 février 1888|11.50 x 18 cm|28 pages sur 7 doubles feuillets
Two fundamental signed autograph letters on the art of the novel by Henry James, written to Paul Bourget. London (De Vere Gardens - Kensington) 1 January and 23 February 1888, 11.5 x 18 cm, 16 pages on 4 double leaves for each letter. Two long and handsome autograph letters signed by Henry James to his friend the writer Paul Bourget, written in black ink in a bold hand. Fundamental letters by Henry James on the art of the novel. The writer takes a stand on a very Parisian debate about the latest literary trends, Symbolism, Decadence and Naturalism. Mensonges, the novel by Paul Bourget published in late 1887 is here strongly criticized but through the examination of this book, representative of...