The Correspondence of William James: William and Henry 1861-1884 [Hardcover]

William James (Author), Elizabeth M. Berkeley (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0813913381 | ISBN-13: 978-0813913384

The first volume of correspondence between William and Henry James begins in 1861 and continues to 1884.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The first in a projected 12-volume edition of the correspondence of psychologist and philosopher William James (1842-1910) contains letters written over a period of 23 years to and from his brother, novelist Henry James (1843-1916). Edited by Skrupskelis, a professor of philosophy at the University of South Carolina, and Berkeley ( The World of William James ), this witty correspondence documents the brothers' deep affection and concern for each other as well as for their parents and siblings. They discuss European travels, political events and their early attempts to establish their careers. William and Henry both criticize and encourage each other's writing. Since both passed through periods of frail health, their illnesses and treatments are often featured. Heavily footnoted with a biographical introduction, the book will interest lay devotees and scholars alike. Illustrated.
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From Library Journal

Ailments, travel, career beginnings, literature, family matters, gossip--these and many other topics fill this first of a projected three volumes of letters between William and Henry James, taking them from their twenties into their forties. It is an interesting period that begins with two very mature young men discussing backaches, constipation, literature, and life, and ends with both solidly launched on their respective careers and Henry feeling the flush of fame in London. (Gerald E . Meyer's introduction is a useful road map to their biographies in this period.) There are interesting and amusing passages here, but by and large the volume will appeal more to scholars and aficionados than to general readers. Most readers will probably find their time more profitably spent with R.W.B. Lewis's The Jameses: A Family Narrative ( LJ 8/91). See Fred Kaplan's Henry James , reviewed below.--Ed.
- Richard Kuczkowski, Do minican Coll., Blauvelt, N.Y.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 477 pages
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press (December 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813913381
• ISBN-13: 978-0813913384
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,977,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)