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Letters to Isabella Stewart Gardner is a timely, thought-provoking examination of the modern struggle against attention capitalism. Blending sharp social critique with accessible storytelling, this nonfiction work speaks to readers who care about media, democracy, and how we spend our attention in a world of constant notifications. Written for adults and curious minds who want to understand the forces shaping public life, the tone is urgent yet hopeful, empowering readers to care about their attention—and what they do with it.
In Letters to Isabella Stewart Gardner, Hayes writes in an intimate, reader-friendly voice, presenting a series of letters that address the historic patron and the challenges of today’s digital environment. The format invites reflection while guiding you through a clear arc of ideas: attention as a resource, the erosion of private life under constant connectivity, and the consequences for democracy, culture, and daily life. The experience is engaging and accessible—concise chapters, thoughtful pauses, and practical implications that translate big questions into everyday choices. Key concepts covered include attention as a commodity, the blurring of public and private life, the influence of tech platforms, and strategies to reclaim focus, helping readers understand how personal habits connect to broader social change.
After finishing Letters to Isabella Stewart Gardner, readers gain a renewed sense of agency, a sharpened awareness of where their attention goes, and practical steps to reorient daily life toward what matters most. It leaves you feeling informed, motivated, and ready to engage with the world more consciously—and with hope for the future.
Product Details
Author
Henry James
Publisher
PUSHKIN PRESS
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
SKU
9781805330912
ISBN
9781805330912
Dimensions
12.7 x 2.49 x 19.74 cm
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 424
15% Off
Henry James (15 April 1843–28 February 1916) Was An American-British Author. He Is Regarded As A Key Transitional Figure Betweeniterary Realism Anditerary Modernism And Is Considered By Many To Be Among The Greatest Novelists In The Englishanguage. He Was The Son Of Henry James Sr. And The Brother Of Philosopher And Psychologist William James And Diarist Alice James. He Is Best Known For His Novels Dealing With The Social And Marital Interplay Between Émigré Americans, English People And Continental Europeans. His Fundamental Theme Was The Innocence And Exuberance Of The New World In Clash With The Corruption And Wisdom Of The Old, As Illustrated In Such Works As Daisy Miller (1879), The Portrait Of Aady (1881), The Bostonians (1886) And The Ambassadors (1903). Hisater Works Were Increasingly Experimental. In Describing The Internal States Of Mind And Social Dynamics Of His Characters, James Often Wrote In A Style In Which Ambiguous Or Contradictory Motives And Impressions Were Overlaid Or Juxtaposed In The Discussion Of A Character'S Psyche. By His Mid-20S James Was Regarded As One Of The Most Skilful Writers Of Short Stories In America. Critics, However, Deplored His Tendency To Write Of Theife Of The Mind Rather Than Of Action. For Their Unique Ambiguity, As Well As For Other Aspects Of Their Composition, Hisate Works Have Been Compared To Impressionist Painting.