Harvard Student's Notebook, 1884-1895
1 volume
This notebook contains a brief essay on Henry James and contemporary literature, a list of courses taken at Harvard University, and the text of a funeral sermon.
This notebook contains a brief essay on Henry James and contemporary literature, a list of courses taken at Harvard University, and the text of a funeral sermon.
The literary critique, dated July 15, 1884 at Wayne Junction, Philadelphia, focuses on Daisy Miller: An International Episode and includes a list of contemporary works. The author stated his negative opinions and expressed surprise at critics' positive reviews. On December 8, 1895, the author revisited the essay after re-reading the works of James and reported a "less savage" attitude toward the author.
The notebook also contains an annotated, 2-page funeral sermon, a list of Harvard courses and professors, and 3 names and addresses.