A Small Boy and Others

by Henry James

Overview

"A Small Boy and Others" offers a unique glimpse into the formative years of one of literature's giants, Henry James, and provides an intimate portrait of his brother, the renowned philosopher William James. This memoir delves into the rich tapestry of their childhood, painting a vivid picture of their early literary life and intellectual development.

More than just a biography, this volume explores the influences and experiences that shaped Henry James's distinctive voice and perspective. Through his recollections, readers gain insight into the cultural landscape and personal relationships that molded his artistic sensibilities. It's a fascinating journey into the past, revealing the roots of genius and the enduring power of family. A captivating read for anyone interested in literary history, the James family, and the foundations of artistic achievement.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023125154
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Henry James, OM (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James, Sr. and the brother of renowned philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.

Date of Birth:

April 15, 1843

Date of Death:

February 28, 1916

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Attended school in France and Switzerland; Harvard Law School, 1862-63

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction xi

A Note on This Edition xxix

List of Abbreviations xxxiii

A Small Boy and Others

Chapter Summaries 3

Text 5

Two Unpublished Pages of A Small Boy and Others 331

Chronology: The Early Years of Henry James 333

Genealogies 339

Brief Biographies: Family and Friends 344

Editorial Reviews

A valuable contribution to scholarship.

American Literary Scholarship

Collister's historical contextualizing is impressive....[he] seems to have walked in [James's] footsteps and illuminates place and history....[This] edition likely to be unsurpassed as a scholarly resource....[whose] contribution is huge and, after nearly a century, deeply welcome.

Nineteenth-Century Contexts

Collister's editing sets a new standard for future editions of James's texts. We can now read both volumes of the autobiographies with a greatly enhanced understanding of the author's world.

The Henry James Review

[Reviewed in tandem with Notes of a Son and Brother: and The Middle Years, also edited by Peter Collister] The present two-volume critical edition of these memoirs makes a crucial contribution to James studies. Footnotes—so copious they often exceed James's text on the page—provide clarification, biographical and historical context, and relevant explanatory information. Drawn from archival sources and relevant James scholarship, the notes serve as a biographical companion, and often corrective, to James's version of his life. These volumes will prove indispensable for scholars and readers of James....Highly recommended.

Choice

It is almost a century since Henry James's three autobiographical volumes first appeared. Only now, however, is a thoroughly researched and carefully edited critical edition becoming available. Students, scholars, and amateurs of James are greatly indebted to editor Peter Collister and to the University of Virginia Press for publishing this important new contribution to American literature.

Pierre A. Walker