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The Outcry ... Third edition

Henry James'' final novel, The Outcry is a light comedy that will come as a pleasant surprise to readers who associate the author''s name with the dense, philosophically inclined fiction of his middle period. Originally written for the stage, the story focuses on one British family''s attempt to get out of debt by selling a treasure trove of historically significant artworks to foreign collectors.

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  • "This comedy of money and manners follows a wealthy American scouring England for works of art. He clashes with an impoverished British lord when a prized painting from the lord's collection may be rarer and finer than previously believed. A deftly told tale, The Outcry is James's last novel."
  • "Henry James'' final novel, The Outcry is a light comedy that will come as a pleasant surprise to readers who associate the author''s name with the dense, philosophically inclined fiction of his middle period. Originally written for the stage, the story focuses on one British family''s attempt to get out of debt by selling a treasure trove of historically significant artworks to foreign collectors."@en
  • "The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection is a unique set of short stories, poems and novels from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. From tales of love, life and heartbreaking loss to humorous stories of ghost encounters, these volumes captivate the imaginations of readers young and old. Included in this collection are a variety of dramatic and spirited poems that contemplate the mysteries of life and celebrate the wild beauty of nature. The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection provides readers with an opportunity to enjoy and study these iconic literary works, many of which were written during a period of remarkable creativity."@en
  • "The second novel to come from James' pursuit of the theater, The Outcry was converted from an unpopular play script to a popular novel that dealt with the light-hearted subject of wealthy foreigners buying up classic British art."@en

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  • "Electronic books"
  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Romans à clef"
  • "Romans à clef"@en
  • "Fiction"
  • "Fiction"@en
  • "Satire"

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  • "The Outcry ... Third edition"@en
  • "The Outcry"
  • "The Outcry"@en
  • "La protesta"@it
  • "La protesta"@es
  • "La protesta"
  • "Le Tollé : roman"
  • "Outcry"
  • "Outcry"@en
  • "The outcry, by Henry James"@en
  • "The outcry"@en
  • "The outcry"
  • "Le tollé"

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