About the Book The book "HENRY JAMES AS A NOVELIST A CRITICAL STUDY" is a remarkable. contribution by the learned author. This book is specially designed to the requirements of the readers and the lovers of Western English language and literature. It is highly useful for learned teachers and students. I have tried to make the book as comprehensive as possible leaving out unnecessary details. The book is meant for research students of American literature and also the public in general. Contents Include: Life and Works of Henry James, Henry James as a novelist, Henry James's theory of fiction, Henry James and his critics and conclusion. Also, in the end of this book chronology of Henry James and bibliography have been mentioned beautifully.
About the Author Ashok Kumar Azad is lecturer in English, L.P.R.L. Sanskrit College Samaul, Madhubani, under K.S.D.S. University, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga (Bihar). He was born on 4th March 1968, at Matihani, in Purnea District of Bihar, (India). His father's name is Sri Priyabarta Prasad Yadav. He is a saint. His mother's name was late Aruna Devi. She was a religious lady. His childhood days spent in his native village where he grew up. He attained a brilliant academic career beginning with secondary school examination upto Post-Graduation. He got his higher education from L.N. Mithila. University, Kameshwarnagar, Darbhanga, B.N. Mandal University, Laloonagar, Madhepura and K.S.D. Sanskrit University, Kameshwarnagar, Darbhanga. He is a versatile genius with a well disciplined deal ornated in simplicity, nobility and humbleness. He participated many UGC Sponsored National Seminars and International Seminars. His critical articles ublished in different literary magazines. He is the author of the book "The Central Ethos of Henry James". At present, he is engaged in research work for Ph.D. and other literary works.
Preface I feel great pleasure in presenting the book "Henry James as a Novelist A Critical Study" to the readers of English language and literature. This book is a unique contribution on the subject. This book contains five chapters. The first chapter is on life and works of Henry James. It explains the life of Henry James in various aspects. The second chapter explains Henry James as a novelist in lucid manners. The Third chapter explains Henry James's theory of fiction. The Fourth chapter explains Henry James and his critics. And the Fifth chapter deals with the conclusion.
This book is aiming specially to meet the needs of students of English Honours and Post-Graduate classes of Indian Universities. The success of this book will be depend on millions of learned teachers and students, who will use it and be satisfied with it. It is confidently hoped that this book will be liked by the students, the learned, perceptive and experienced teachers. Any suggestion for the improvements of the book will be gratefully received and thankfully acknowledged.
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