Henry James's "What Maisie Knew" masterfully navigates the delicate perceptions of a young girl ensnared in the bitter aftermath of her parents' divorce. As Maisie is shuffled between her self-absorbed and morally ambiguous guardians, she becomes an astute observer of the adult world's complexities and contradictions. Through her innocent yet incisive eyes, this poignant narrative explores themes of innocence, betrayal, and the troubling impact of fractured family dynamics on a child's psyche.
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Henry James (1843–1916), American novelist, short-story writer, and man of letters, was born in Washington Place, New York, to a family of distinguished philosophers and theologians. He attended schools in New York, Boston, and throughout Europe, where he later settled. A major figure in the history of the novel, he is celebrated as a master craftsman who brought his great art and impeccable technique to bear in the development of abiding moral themes.