Description

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Caught in the crossfire of her parents' acrimonious divorce, witness to their battles, intrigues and affairs, neglected and exploited, Maisie is a child who knows too much about the world of adults. Despite it all, Maisie maintains her goodness and dignity in the face of the bitterness and profligacy that surround her. Also included is The Pupil, a short story centering on the experiences of a child in a dishonorable and uncaring family.

About the Author

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Henry James (1843–1916) was a noted novelist and literary critic, as well as a pioneer in the genre of the short story. His works include the novels Roderick Hudson (1875) and The Wings of the Dove (1902), as well as the tale The Turn of the Screw (1898).

Praise For…

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"Henry James is as solitary in the history of the novel as Shakespeare is in the history of poetry."  —Graham Greene

"James’ finest working of his preoccupation with the theme of innocence corrupted . . . James is the master of making what is not said the most important thing on the page."  —Kate Atkinson

"Perfect."  —F. R. Leavis