Henry James: A Critical Study is a book written by Ford Madox Ford, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of the renowned American author, Henry James. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of James's literary career.The first chapter of the book provides a detailed account of James's early life, his family background, and his early literary influences. It also discusses his early works and the themes that he explored in them.The subsequent chapters of the book delve deeper into James's major works, such as The Portrait of a Lady, The Ambassadors, and The Wings of the Dove. Ford offers a critical analysis of these works and examines the themes, characters, and narrative techniques that James employed.The book also explores the critical reception of James's works during his lifetime and in the years that followed. It discusses the controversies surrounding his writing style and his portrayal of women, as well as the influence that he had on later writers.Overall, Henry James: A Critical Study is an insightful and comprehensive examination of one of the most important literary figures of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, as well as for anyone interested in the life and works of Henry James.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.