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The master

by Colm Toibin

This biographical novel portrays the life of American writer Henry James as he navigates the cultural centres of Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. It examines his complex inner world, social circles, and the emotional solitude behind his literary achievements.

Accession 25009 ISBN 0330364669 Publisher Picador
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