Books
by Henry James
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What Maisie Knew |
As usual with James I often had to read twice his sentences of elegant obfuscation and outdated idiom, but it was worth the effort. It's the chilling story of a little girl negotiating the cynicism, selfishness and hypocrisy of the adults around her who use her when she's useful as a weapon against each other and then discard her without a qualm. Published in 1897, the content seems horribly prophetic of today's split marriages. Compelling!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 81 Summer 2016) |
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