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In English / High School | 2014-03-20

What did Henry James describe as "loose baggy monsters"?

A. novels
B. plays
C. the English
D. publishers
E. his trousers

Asked by NanceyBeers841

Answer (3)

a novels is the correct answer

Answered by josie52799 | 2024-06-10

this was how he described large 19th century novels , so the answer would be a

Answered by HannahN | 2024-06-10

Henry James described certain novels as 'loose baggy monsters,' criticizing them for being overly complex and unfocused. He believed that novels should have clarity and a tighter narrative structure. This phrase highlights his preference for craftsmanship in writing.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-23

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