Book · 2012 · James, henry, 1843-1916
Portrait of a Novel
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I'm reading portrait of a novel by Michael Gora which is s of a book about a book it's about Henry James's the portrait of a lady.
The best things said about it
I finished Michael gor's the portrait of a novel which I think is a really brilliant work of literary criticism.
But the other thing that I'm reading simultaneously because I loved portrait of a lady so much is Portrait of a novel by Michael Goro which is a book that came out in 2009.
Why people recommend it
Portrait of a Novel by Michael Gorra is a work of literary criticism that examines the creation, publication, and lasting legacy of Henry Jones's classic novel The Portrait of a Lady. On The Book Review podcast, John Williams mentioned Michael Gorra's book of literary criticism during a reading round table, stating that he considered it a truly brilliant work. Lauren Christensen also discussed reading Gorra's book, describing it thoughtfully as a book about a book that specifically explores Henry James's masterwork. John Williams brought up the title again in a later conversation with Tayari Jones, explaining that he was reading it simultaneously alongside other works because he loved The Portrait of a Lady so much, and noting that Gorra's book had originally been published in 2009. The podcast speakers highlighted the book's deep engagement with Jamesian themes, craft, and biography. Through these enthusiastic mentions, the participants celebrated Gorra's ability to illuminate the intricate process behind a great literary masterpiece, making it an essential read for admirers of classic nineteenth-century fiction and literary scholarship alike.
Every mention
Lauren Christensen I'm reading portrait of a novel by Michael Gora which is s of a book about a book it's about Henry James's… 1
“I'm reading portrait of a novel by Michael Gora which is s of a book about a book it's about Henry James's the portrait of a lady”
John Williams but the other thing that I'm reading simultaneously because I loved portrait of a lady so much is Portrait… 1
“but the other thing that I'm reading simultaneously because I loved portrait of a lady so much is Portrait of a novel by Michael Goro which is a book that came out in 2009”
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“I finished Michael gor's the portrait of a novel which I think is a really brilliant work of literary criticism”
