What Maisie Knew
What Maisie Knew by Henry James is a reprint edition published by Penguin Books in 2013, featuring 307 pages in English. This novel follows the life of young Maisie Farange, who navigates the complexities of her parents’ bitter divorce. As she is shuffled between her self-absorbed mother and vain father, Maisie becomes an observant figure in a world filled with adult intrigue and betrayal, ultimately facing the challenge of choosing her own path.
Readers will find a nuanced exploration of childhood and the impact of familial discord in this classic work. The narrative captures Maisie’s perspective as she grapples with the emotional turmoil surrounding her, reflecting themes of innocence amidst corruption. This edition presents Henry James’s innovative narrative techniques, offering insight into the child’s-eye view that characterizes the story.
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After her parents bitter divorce, young Maisie Farange finds herself shuttled between her selfish mother and vain father, who value her only as a means for provoking each other. Maisie solitary, observant, and wise beyond her years is drawn into an increasingly entangled adult world of intrigue and sexual betrayal until she is finally compelled to choose her own future. Published in 1897 as Henry James was experimenting with narrative technique and fascinated by the idea of the child s-eye view, “What Maisie Knew” is a subtle yet devastating portrayal of an innocent adrift in a corrupt society.”
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