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THE REVERBERATOR
by JAMES, HENRY
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London and New York: Macmillan and Co, 1888. Second edition, American issue. 184 x 127 mm. (7 1/4 x 5"). 2 p.l., 229, [1] pp.
Publisher's original blue cloth with gilt titling and decoration. Half title with ink ownership inscription, "Kate D. Wilson, Jan. 26th, 189[0]." Front pastedown with bookplate inscribed "Capt. James Hart, Baltimore, 26 Feb. [19]46." BAL 10583; Edel A-31b. ◆Spine slightly rolled, tiny snag at top of backstrip and one at bottom, light rubbing to small portions of the joints and extremities, but still a nearly fine copy, the cloth and gilt especially bright, the hinges solid, and the text with virtually no signs of use.
Like many of James' novels, "The Reverberator" chronicles the adventures and misadventures of American innocents abroad. It opens with the visit to Paris of two young sisters who give an unfortunately forthright interview to a reporter working for "The Reverberator." The novel is one of the author's lighter works, with plenty of romance thrown in, and it is easy to read, unlike the difficult, if rewarding, novels of his later period. Henry James (1843-1916) is one of the greatest of American writers, and his literary techniques continue to be influential. Born in New York, the son of a theologian and brother of the well-known philosopher William James, he was educated at Harvard and in Europe. The interplay of American and European values and attitudes is the theme of many of his complex and thoughtful novels. He eventually settled in London, where he became a British citizen shortly before his death..
Publisher's original blue cloth with gilt titling and decoration. Half title with ink ownership inscription, "Kate D. Wilson, Jan. 26th, 189[0]." Front pastedown with bookplate inscribed "Capt. James Hart, Baltimore, 26 Feb. [19]46." BAL 10583; Edel A-31b. ◆Spine slightly rolled, tiny snag at top of backstrip and one at bottom, light rubbing to small portions of the joints and extremities, but still a nearly fine copy, the cloth and gilt especially bright, the hinges solid, and the text with virtually no signs of use.
Like many of James' novels, "The Reverberator" chronicles the adventures and misadventures of American innocents abroad. It opens with the visit to Paris of two young sisters who give an unfortunately forthright interview to a reporter working for "The Reverberator." The novel is one of the author's lighter works, with plenty of romance thrown in, and it is easy to read, unlike the difficult, if rewarding, novels of his later period. Henry James (1843-1916) is one of the greatest of American writers, and his literary techniques continue to be influential. Born in New York, the son of a theologian and brother of the well-known philosopher William James, he was educated at Harvard and in Europe. The interplay of American and European values and attitudes is the theme of many of his complex and thoughtful novels. He eventually settled in London, where he became a British citizen shortly before his death..
Synopsis
"I guess my daughter's in here," the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture. He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was. George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel - he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel - and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.
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- Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- THE REVERBERATOR
- Author
- JAMES, HENRY
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition, American issue
- Publisher
- Macmillan and Co
- Place of Publication
- London and New York
- Date Published
- 1888
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Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts
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About Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts
Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books an Manuscripts was established in 1978 on a ping pong table in a basement in Kalamazoo, Michigan. From the beginning, its founder was willing to sell a range of material, but over the years, the business has gravitated toward historical artifacts that are physically attractive in some way--illuminated material, fine bindings, books printed on vellum, fore-edge paintings, beautiful typography and paper, impressive illustration. Today, the company still sells a wide range of things, from (scruffy) ninth century leaves to biblical material from all periods to Wing and STC imprints to modern private press books to artists' bindings. While we are forgiving about condition when something is of considerable rarity, we always try to obtain the most attractive copies possible of whatever we offer for sale.
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