The Theme of Culture and Consciousness in the Fiction of Henry James
Author : Glen Cassidy
Publisher :
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 49,17 MB
Release : 1977
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Author : Glen Cassidy
Publisher :
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 49,17 MB
Release : 1977
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Author : Brian Lee
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,59 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Literary Criticism
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Author : Alwyn Berland
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 17,19 MB
Release : 1981-04-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0521233437
Analyzing Henry James' conception of civilization as culture and the relationship of this conception to his major works, Berland argues that James brought to his fiction the moral commitment that characterized a Puritan New England and a dedication to the aesthetic culture he found in England and in Europe. He concludes that these commitments provide James with his major themes, characters and fictional techniques and the two immutable Jamesian laws : Europe is better than America, but Americans are better than Europeans.
Author : Henry James
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780803276192
This text presents a collection of 18 articles by Henry James on the social and political issues of his day. They focus on questions of gender and manners, religion and metaphysics, as well as grouping together all of his works on World War I.
Author : Dennis Tredy
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 35,6 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1906924368
As an American author who chose to live in Europe, Henry James frequentlywrote about cultural differences between the Old and New World. Theplight of bewildered Americans adrift on a sea of European sophisticationbecame a regular theme in his fiction.This collection of twenty-four papers from some of the world's leadingJames scholars offers a comprehensive picture of the author's crossculturalaesthetics. It provides detailed analyses of James's perception ofEurope - of its people and places, its history and culture, its artists andthinkers, its aesthetics and its ethics - which ultimately lead to a profoundreevaluation of his writing.With in-depth analysis of his works of fiction, his autobiographical andpersonal writings, and his critical works, the collection is a major contribution to current thinking about James, transtextuality and cultural appropriation.
Author : Dorothea Krook-Gilead
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,93 MB
Release : 1962
Category : Authors, American
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A study of the later novels of the Anglo-American novelists.
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Publisher : Academic Foundation
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 18,97 MB
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ISBN : 9788171880225
Author : John Carlos Rowe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,80 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781003297987
"Our Henry James addresses the interesting revival of Henry James's works in Anglo-American film adaptations and contemporary fiction from the 1960s to the present. James's fiction is generally considered difficult and part of high culture, more appropriate for classroom study than popular appreciation. However, this volume focuses on the adaptation of his novels, including some of his most complex, into films, challenging us to understand James's popular reputation today on both sides of the Atlantic. The book offers two explanations for his persistent influence: James's literary ambiguity and his reliance on popular culture. "Part I: His Times" considers James's reliance on sentimental literature and theatrical melodrama in Daisy Miller, Guy Domville, The Awkward Age, and several of his lesser-known short stories ("Adina," "Collaboration," "The Velvet Glove"). Sentimentalism and melodrama were particularly concerned with changing gender roles and sexual identity in James's era, albeit not always in progressive ways. "Part II: Our Times" focuses on how James's considerations of these changing gender roles and sexual identities have influenced such Hollywood representations of emancipated women as Hitchcock's Rear Window, Peter Bogdanovich's The Last Picture Show, Daisy Miller, and They All Laughed, and films adaptations of James's novels in the 1990s. Recent fiction by James Baldwin, Leslie Marmon Silko, Philip Roth, Jonathan Franzen, Cynthia Ozick, and Colm Tóibín also treat Jamesian notions of gender and sexuality while considering his part in contemporary debates about globalization and cosmopolitanism. Both a study of James's works and a broad range of contemporary film and fiction, Our Henry James demonstrates the continuing relevance of Henry James to our multimedia, interdisciplinary, globalized culture"--
Author : Jill M. Kress
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,95 MB
Release : 2002
Category : American fiction
ISBN : 9780415939799
First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Henry James
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 20115 pages
File Size : 40,49 MB
Release : 2024-01-05
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN :
Henry James' 'Complete Works' offers a comprehensive collection of the author's unparalleled literary creations including novels, short stories, plays, essays, autobiography, and letters. James' intricate prose captures the complexities of human relationships, societal norms, and the innermost thoughts of his characters. His use of psychological realism and nuanced dialogue set him apart as a master of 19th-century literature, influencing generations of writers to come. The collection showcases James' exploration of themes such as innocence vs. experience, the clash of cultures, and the intricacies of personal identity. Readers are sure to be captivated by the depth and richness of his storytelling. Henry James, known for his keen observation of human behavior and intricate character studies, wrote with a meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of social dynamics. His own experiences living in Europe and exploring the complexities of differing cultures undoubtedly influenced his work, giving him a unique perspective on the world around him. Through his works, James invites readers to delve into the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. For readers seeking a profound literary experience that delves deep into the human psyche and explores the complexities of relationships and society, Henry James' 'Complete Works' is a must-read. Offering a vast array of genres and themes, this collection is sure to resonate with those who appreciate thoughtful and nuanced storytelling.