What Maisie Knew

by James, Henry, Jr.

• ISBN13: 9781931243216
• ISBN10: 1931243212
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-04-30
• Publisher: Consortium Book Sales & Dist

Summary

Seen through the eyes of a young girl, we watch her divorced parents pursue their separate lives with different lovers-all the while competing for her affection and approval, using her, in part, to justify their behavior. Maisie, the young girl may perceive their world with a child's awareness, but she also has great wisdom and, as James reveals her, is the only stable and moral figure among the transgressing and confused adults.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
Note on the Text	p. xxvii
Further Reading	p. xxx
Chronology of Henry James Compiled by Leon Edel	p. xxxiv
Preface	p. 3
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Explanatory Notes	p. 276
ariant Readings	p. 286
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