What Maisie Knew Paperback - 2010
by Henry James; Introduction by Christopher Ricks
A new edition of the innovative, emotionally complex novel.
After her parents' bitter divorce, young Maisie Farange finds herself shuttled between her selfish mother and vain father, who value her only as a means for provoking each other. Maisie-solitary, observant, and wise beyond her years-is drawn into an increasingly entangled adult world of intrigue and sexual betrayal until she is finally compelled to choose her own future. Published in 1897 as Henry James was experimenting with narrative technique and fascinated by the idea of the child's-eye view, What Maisie Knew is a subtle yet devastating portrayal of an innocent adrift in a corrupt society.
Summary
After her parents’ bitter divorce, young Maisie Farange finds herself shuttled between her selfish mother and vain father, who value her only as a means for provoking each other. Maisiesolitary, observant, and wise beyond her yearsis drawn into an increasingly entangled adult world of intrigue and sexual betrayal until she is finally compelled to choose her own future. Published in 1897 as Henry James was experimenting with narrative technique and fascinated by the idea of the child’s-eye view, What Maisie Knew is a subtle yet devastating portrayal of an innocent adrift in a corrupt society.
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- Title What Maisie Knew
- Author Henry James; Introduction by Christopher Ricks
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Revised
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, U.S.A.
- Date 2010-11-30
- ISBN 9780141441375 / 0141441372
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 7.7 x 5 x 0.9 in (19.56 x 12.70 x 2.29 cm)
- Reading level 1200
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- Cultural Region: British
- Topical: Family
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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