{"product_id":"the-soft-side-henry-james-1st-edition","title":"The Soft Side, Henry James — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Methuen \u0026amp; Co., 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [vi], 392, [48] publisher's catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. Bound in original publisher's red cloth, featuring gilt titling to the front board and spine. Binding remains structurally sound but exhibits visible signs of age and shelf-wear. Both boards are affected by scattered damp-staining, mottling, and general darkening, particularly along the margins. The spine is noticeably sunned and darkened, with rubbing and slight fraying present at the head and tail. Corners are mildly bumped and worn. Internally, the most prominent flaw is the pronounced browning and offset shadowing to the front endpapers, though a common chemical reaction from the acidic paper stock and binding glues used during this era. The main textblock, however, remains comparatively clean and unmarked, retaining a firm and legible presentation throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This represents the First UK Edition of Henry James's celebrated collection of short fiction, published simultaneously with the American edition by Macmillan. Bound in the publisher's standard red cloth with clean, unornamented gilt tooling, this Methuen edition is highly characteristic of early 20th-century British literary releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe stories contained within, such as \"The Great Good Place,\" \"Europe,\" and \"Paste,\" capture James during his crucial transition into his complex, psychological 'major phase.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWhile the exterior binding exhibits the typical wear and darkening expected of Methuen’s red cloth after over a century, it remains an un-restored, honest example of a highly significant author's work. Unaltered copies of this title in their original state are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly as collectors often seek out the UK imprints for their distinctive, austere bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Soft Side\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterfully nuanced collection of twelve short stories that perfectly bridges the gap between Henry James's middle period and the dense, psychological complexity of his later masterpieces. Featuring celebrated tales such as \"The Great Good Place\" and \"The Tree of Knowledge,\" the stories explore Jamesian hallmarks: the burdens of social expectation, the unreliability of memory, and the intricate web of human consciousness. Through these vignettes, James scrutinises the subtle dynamics of late 19th-century transatlantic society, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the internal lives of characters trapped by both convention and their own desires.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53977618350419,"sku":"4206-RM-F-G-2","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_163644.jpg?v=1781174126","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-soft-side-henry-james-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}