doubt, many critics agree that James narrates the tale in a more assured and masterful manner than he had demonstrated in any of his previous fictions. James' decade-long apprenticeship in short narrative was starting to pay off, and he would soon begin his productive career in the full-length novel. References The Tales of Henry James by Edward Wagenknecht (New York: Frederick Ungar Publishing Co. 1984) A Henry James Encyclopedia by Robert L. Gale (New York: Greenwood Press 1989) A Companion to Henry James Studies edited by Daniel Fogel (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press 1993) External links Original magazine publication of Madame de Mauves (Volume 17, 1874) New York Edition text of Madame de Mauves (1908) Author's preface to the New York Edition text of Madame de Mauves (1908) Note on the texts of Madame de Mauves at the Library of America web site 1874 British novels 1874 American novels Novels by Henry James American novellas Works originally published in The Galaxy (magazine)