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What Maisie Knew & The Pupil
by Henry James | Literature & Fiction
Registered by wingcatsalivewing of Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Friday, July 11, 2008
Average 7 star rating by BookCrossing Members 

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Journal Entry 1 by wingcatsalivewing from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Friday, July 11, 2008

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What Maisie Knew
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. James' portrait of a little girl who maintains her goodness and dignity in the face of the bitterness and profligacy of her warring parents is both thought-provoking and inspiring.

The Pupil
The Pupil is a short story by Henry James, first published in Longman's Magazine in 1891. It is the emotional story of a precocious young boy growing up in a mendacious and dishonorable family. He befriends his tutor, who is the only adult in his life that he can trust. James presents their relationship with sympathy and insight, and the story reaches what some would consider the status of classical tragedy. (From Wikipedia) 


Journal Entry 2 by wingcatsalivewing from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Friday, July 11, 2008

7 out of 10

I found Maisie a bit tough going but I bet things are no different now. I particularly enjoyed The Pupil


Journal Entry 3 by wingcatsalivewing at A fellow BXer in Aussie Post, RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Friday, July 11, 2008

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Journal Entry 4 by livrecache from Hobart, Tasmania Australia on Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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Well, who knew that Henry James wrote a book called What Maisie Knew. I have read some of James's work and I look forward to reading more. Thanks very much, catsalive! 




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