"French Poets and Novelists" is a collection of insightful essays by Henry James, offering critical perspectives on prominent figures in French literature. Written with James's characteristic elegance and intellectual depth, these essays explore the works of poets and novelists who shaped the literary landscape of France. The collection showcases James's profound understanding of French culture and his ability to articulate the nuances of literary style and thematic concerns. This volume provides valuable insights into the minds of both the authors discussed and the critic himself, making it an essential read for students and enthusiasts of French literature and Henry James's critical work. First published in 1878, these essays retain their relevance, offering enduring perspectives on the art of writing and the cultural context in which these French masterpieces were created. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.