Henry James — The Outcry

London, Methuen & Co. 1911. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Henry James's novel, The Outcry. First edition. Originally conceived as a three-act play, this work was converted into a novel in 1911 and was the last novel completed by James before his death in 1916. Due to his daughter's gambling debts, Lord Theign must sell his beautiful painting Duchess of Waterbridge by Sir Joshua Reynolds to American billionaire which causes outrage when newspapers begin to report his plans. Written by Henry James, an American-British author who is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in the English language and a key figure in the transition between literary realism and modernism. With publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear and rubbing to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine. internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot and light age toning to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .