The Master by Colm Toibin
"The Master" is a fictionalized biography of the renowned author Henry James, chronicling his life from 1895 to 1899. The narrative delves into James' personal life, his relationships, and his struggles with his craft. The book reveals his inner thoughts and feelings, his unfulfilled desires, and his deep-seated fears. It also explores his relationships with his family, friends, and some of the most prominent figures of his time. The narrative is a deep, introspective exploration of a complex, introverted character, and the world in which he lived.
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- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 338
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - O Mestre
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This book is on the following 10 lists:
- 9th on Potter, Pi, and Pilgrim: What any library of the aughts ought to contain (Best not from Canada) (The National Post (newspaper))
- 17th on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)
- 22nd on Best 25 Irish books of the 21st century: how readers voted (The Irish Times)
- 1373rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)