Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
Well, well, Henry James is pretty good, though he is of the nineteenth century, and that glaringly.
Summary
This quote expresses a positive view of Henry James as a writer, acknowledging his talent while noting that his work is distinctly rooted in the nineteenth century. Despite this fact, the speaker still appreciates James' writing and suggests that his skills as an author transcend the limitations of the time period in which he lived.