The Ambassadors

01/07/23 • 29 min

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Henry James wrote his final novels just over a century ago — and yet they are far less accessible than works written much earlier. John explains.

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Henry James wrote his final novels just over a century ago — and yet they are far less accessible than works written much earlier. John explains.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com

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