Articles related to "Henry James"



Henry James, Life and Works
Biography of classic author and prolific writer Henry James, best known for his complex characters and morality themes.
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A Study on an Author Who Studied: Henry James
This is a critical article on Henry James. Sometimes by reading other writers and critical works about them we can better understand and improve on our own writing. Read Daisy Miller: A Study by Henry James before reading this article. Let me know if you'd like to see more of this type of writing on this page.
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Classic Authors: Henry James
A brief biography of Henry James.
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From the Superficial to the Jamesian (Part Four of Six)
Further examination of the influence of Victorian master Henry James in two works by Philip Roth.
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From the Superficial to the Jamesian (Part Two of Five)
Contrasting Studies in Ressentiment in Two Works by Philip Roth: "Goodbye Columbus" and "American Pastoral."
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Henry James' The Portrait of a Lady
The fictional Isabel is an independent woman who knows her own mind. Yet she acquiesces to marriage and suffers failure and disillusionment.
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Pathology in The Turn of the Screw
Though Henry James' The Turn of the Screw is often read as a straight ghost story, by giving it a second look, readers may be able to find a different explanation for the
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The Ghosts in the Stories of Henry James
This article discusses the people and ideas that influenced Henry James during his life, and the psychological significance of ghosts in his works.
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Douglas Moore Opera The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove, an English drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other Moore opera information.
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Glover's Mistake Makes Some Good Choices
Nick Laird's Glover's Mistake, his second novel, while not without its flaws, gives some hope to a disappointing literary fiction scene.
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Greenwich Village Bohemia: A Winter Wonderland Turns Into An American Renaissance.(Part I).
Greenwich Village had a long literary tradition long before the beats ever arrived, and as San Francisco was exploding into new fronteirs of the mind, a different sort of reanaissance was blooming in the spring winds of New York. With Greenwich Village Bohemia, our steps wander down the old sidewalks, past the old white horse tavern into those literary caverns where poetry is sprung from the waters of love turned into youthful passion.
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Lilla Cabot Perry
A biography of painter Lilla Cabot Perry, 1848-1933.
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Nigella Lawson: Indulging in the Decadent Pleasures of Words and Food
A literary (rather than culinary) review of Nigella Lawson's cookbook <i>How to Eat</i>, in which she shares, with wit and aplomb, not only recipes but also practical wisdom for creating pleasurable meals.
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Portraits of Great Writers in Modern Art
Works by Ilya Repin, John Singer Sargent, Jacques Humbert, Amedeo Modigliani and Vanessa Bell capture the unique literary character of their subjects.
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Vladimir Nabokov Brief Bio and Works
Brief biography and works of Vladimir Nabokov, one of 20th century's outstanding writers.
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H-N Essential 1700s and 1800s British Literature
Continuing the guide to the "musts" of the poetry, prose, and plays of eighteenth and nineteenth century British writers and their works...
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All-American Operas
Quick -- name American operas based on American literature. There's more to this subject than you might think!
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E.H. Young: For the Ages
Emily Hilda Young, who died in 1949 after producing several brilliant novels, deserves far more than a mere mention in a new prominent literary guide.
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H-N Famous American Literature
Continuing the guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
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Italy: Venice Hotels & Restaurants
From the Alloggi Agli Artisti to the Gritti Palace or Caffe Florian to Harry's Bar, the canal city has accommodation and cafés both cheap and five star.
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London's Historic Henrietta Street
This Covent Garden street is a typical urban thoroughfare with offices, bars, shops, and restaurants. Yet its busy modern façade hides a past full of famous names.
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Plot-Driven Novels vs Character-Driven Themes
A plot-driven novel focuses on action while a character-driven book places the emphasis on emotion and reflection.
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When Lilacs Last in the Door-Yard Bloom'd
When the great Anglo-American novelist Henry James first read 'When Lilacs Last in the Door-Yard Bloom'd,' he plainly detested it.
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William James Brief Biography
Life and work of William James, and his philosophies in pragmatism and radical empiricism.
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Constance Fenimore Woolson
The works of this uncoventional female writer captured the attention of critics and caused them to rank her among such noted writers of the time as Henry James, George Washington Cabel, and William Dean Howells.
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Rebecca West Author Biography
Life and works of Anglo-Irish author Dame Rebecca West, best known for 'The Meaning of Treason' and 'The Fountain Overflows.'
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The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton
Best known for social satire, American writer and Pulitzer Prize winner Edith Wharton brought psychological acuity to her tales of supernatural phenomena.
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Jonathan Brewster Reaches Plymouth on Fortune
Colonist Jonathan Brewster arrived in Plymouth in the fall of 1621, son of the Colony's respected elder, William Brewster.
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Juan Antonio Bayona's The Orphanage
In The Orphanage, Director Juan Antonio Bayona has masterminded an intense thriller that will make audiences believe.
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Narrative in Midnight's Children
Midnight's Children, an impossible-to-pigeonhole novel by Salman Rushdie weaves a myriad of colours and characters in a novel which truly reinvents narrative.
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Notes on Non-fiction: The Charles Taylor Prize
Literary non-fiction is a territory that requires "an uncommon commmand of the English language, an elegance of style, and a subtlety of thought and perception." This is a tall order, and who better than a novelist to do it?

SUCCULENT SEATTLE Part II of III
Overview of Seattle Restaurants, Georgian Room,IL Terrazzo Carmine
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The Keats-Shelley House
English poet John Keats spent the last few months of his life in Rome, Italy. The house where he stayed is now open as a museum for public tours.
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The Regions - Coconut Grove Playhouse
A brief history and an overview of the website of this historic regional theatre.
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A-G Essential 1700s and 1800s British Literature
The ABCs of poetry, prose, and plays of influential eighteenth and nineteenth century writers and their works...
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A-G Famous American Literature
A guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
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American Artist Charles Demuth
Expert painter and watercolorist, Demuth's variety of styles and subjects show his complexity and talent.
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Battle of Fish Creek
On April 24, 1885 at Fish Creek, Saskatchewan, Gabriel Dumont and the Métis gain victory over the Government force's attempt to quell the North-West Rebellion.
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Classic Authors: Edgar Allan Poe
A brief biography of Edgar Allan Poe.
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Classic Authors: Edith Wharton
A brief biography of Edith Wharton
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Douglas Moore Opera Carry Nation
Carry Nation, a drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald & The Great Gatsby
Biographical information and insight into F.Scott Fitzgerald's most widely-taught novel.
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Frog Lake Massacre
Land disputes with aboriginal and Metis result in Frog Lake Massacre
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From Heathrow to Brick Lane, London in Words
Writers including Virginia Woolf, Alan Bennett, Will Self, Jan Morris, Peter Ackroyd, Ruth Rendell and Monica Ali describe London, the Olympics 2012 city, in words.
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From the Superficial to the Jamesian (Part One of Four)
Contrasting Studies in Ressentiment in Two Works by Philip Roth: "Goodbye Columbus" and "American Pastoral."
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From the Superficial to the Jamesian (Part Six of Six)
The Influence of Henry James on Two Novels by Philip Roth
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George Meredith Biography
Brief biography of George Meredith, Victorian English writer and poet best known for romantic comedy writings.
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Girly: The 1969 Cult Classic
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning cinematographer Freddie Francis and starring Vanessa Howard, this rare comedy/horror cult classic is still waiting for its due.
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Great Quotes for Writers Editing Their Own Work
These great quotes about editing and the editorial process are inspirational to writers and editors alike. Post one or two of them by your desk to refresh your motto.
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