
Audio only
Length2h 16m
About this audiobook
This foundational essay argues that the novel should be treated as a serious art form, free from the constraints of moralizing. James champions the importance of realistic detail and the subjective experience of the artist. It remains a crucial manifesto for anyone interested in the technical and philosophical depths of storytelling.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length2 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Art Of Fiction: A Lecture Delivered At The Royal Institution, April 25, 1884
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