Length5h 55m
About this audiobook
This penetrating literary study dissects the soul of a quintessential American writer and the environment that shaped his genius. James explores the tension between provincial roots and the yearning for a broader cultural horizon. It serves as an essential meditation on the evolution of the American imagination and the craft of storytelling.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (1.6K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Biography and Memoir
Length5 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Early Years
5The Three American Novels
2Early Manhood
6England and Italy
3Early Writings
7Last Years
4Brook Farm and Concord
8IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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