About the book
Henry Green's first novel, and the book that began his career as a master of British modernism
Blindness—Henry Green’s first novel, begun while he was still at Eton and finished before he left university—is the story of John Haye, a young student with literary airs. It starts with an excerpt from his diary, brimming with excitement and affectation and curiosity about life and literature. Then a freak accident robs John of his sight, plunging him into despair. Forced to live with his high-handed, horsey stepmother in the country, John begins a weird dalliance with a girl named Joan, leading to a new determination. Blindness is the curse of youth and inexperience and love and ambition, but blindness, John will discover, can also be the source of vision.
Editions of Blindness
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781681370668
- EBook
- ISBN 9781681370675
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Henry Green's first novel, and the book that began his career as a master of British modernism
Blindness—Henry Green’s first novel, begun while he was still at Eton and finished before he left university—is the story of John Haye, a young student with literary airs. It starts with an excerpt from his diary, brimming with excitement and affectation and curiosity about life and literature. Then a freak accident robs John of his sight, plunging him into despair. Forced to live with his high-handed, horsey stepmother in the country, John begins a weird dalliance with a girl named Joan, leading to a new determination. Blindness is the curse of youth and inexperience and love and ambition, but blindness, John will discover, can also be the source of vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blindness about?
Henry Green's first novel, and the book that began his career as a master of British modernism
Blindness—Henry Green’s first novel, begun while he was still at Eton and finished before he left university—is the story of John Haye, a young student with literary airs. It starts with an excerpt from his diary, brimming with excitement and affectation and curiosity about life and literature. Then a freak accident robs John of his sight, plunging him into despair. Forced to live with his high-handed, horsey stepmother in the country, John begins a weird dalliance with a girl named Joan, leading to a new determination. Blindness is the curse of youth and inexperience and love and ambition, but blindness, John will discover, can also be the source of vision.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Blindness?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Blindness?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781681370668
Is Blindness part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series NYRB Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Blindness?
Henry Green
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Blindness is available as paperback(ISBN 9781681370668) and ebook(ISBN 9781681370675)
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