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Henry James, Life and Works Biography of classic author and prolific writer Henry James, best known for his complex characters and morality themes. henry james • henry james biography • henry james novels • henry james works • james the wings of the dove
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. writing • critical • creative writing • fiction • short stories
Classic Authors: Henry James A brief biography of Henry James. henry james • books • american literature
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. literature • henry james • philip roth • judaism in america
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." literature • henry james • philip roth
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. henry james • the portrait of a lady • isabel archer • gilbert osmond • marriage in the nineteenth century
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 turn of the screw • henry james • miss jessel • peter quint • gothic literature
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. henry james ghost stories • henry james short stories • jolly corner • turn of the screw • miss jessel
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. douglas moore opera the wings of the dove • synopsis of the wings of the dove • characters of the wings of the dove • wings of the dove henry james and opera • the wings of the dove opera other information
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. nick laird • glover's mistake • henry james • gustave flaubert • virginia woolf
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. greenwich village • bohemia • white horse tavern • henry james • o'henry
Lilla Cabot Perry A biography of painter Lilla Cabot Perry, 1848-1933. impressionism • claude monet • painting • portraits • giverny
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. nigella lawson • reading • eating • cooking • recipe
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. portraits of writers • leo tolstoy • ilya repin • henry james • john singer sargent
Vladimir Nabokov Brief Bio and Works Brief biography and works of Vladimir Nabokov, one of 20th century's outstanding writers. nabokov • vladimir nabokov biography • nabokov works • nabokov lolita • nabokov works in russian
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... rudyard kipling • ivanhoe • tom brown's schooldays • henry james • gilbert and sullivan
All-American Operas Quick -- name American operas based on American literature. There's more to this subject than you might think! opera • american opera • nathaniel hawthorne • henry james • mark twain
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. e.h. young • the cambridge companion to the 20th century englis • william • the vicar's daughter • miss mole
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." henry james • cole porter • harper lee • to kill a mockingbird • herman melville
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. venice hotels • italy restaurants • st mark’s square • harry’s bar • caffè florian
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. london • duel • jane austen • charles dickens • oliver cromwell
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. plot driven vs character driven • plot driven character driven • the character-driven novel • the plot driven novel • difference between plot driven character driven
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. walt whitman • when lilacs last in the door-yard bloom'd • abraham lincoln • song of myself • leaves of grass
William James Brief Biography Life and work of William James, and his philosophies in pragmatism and radical empiricism. william james • william james biography • james principles of psychology • james pragmatic philosophy • american philosopher and psychologist
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. constance fenimore woolson • rollins college • winter park • florida • women authors
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.' rebecca west • rebecca west biography • west meaning of treason • rebecca west and hg wells • books by rebecca west
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. ghost story • gothic literature • edith wharton • halloween stories • classic horror
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. lineage • line of descent • john brewster • pilgrim john brewster • ship fortune
Juan Antonio Bayona's The Orphanage In The Orphanage, Director Juan Antonio Bayona has masterminded an intense thriller that will make audiences believe. the orphanage • juan antonio bayona • gurillermo del toro • the orphanage dvd • belan rueda
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. salman • rushdie • midnight's • children • shame
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 seattle • restaurants • seafood • canlis
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. john keats • keats-shelley house • piazza dispagna • rome • italy
The Regions - Coconut Grove Playhouse A brief history and an overview of the website of this historic regional theatre. playwright • miami • playhouse • florida • fl
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... jane austen • charles dickens • oliver twist • charlotte bronte • jane eyre
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." louisa may alcott • irving berlin • gershwin • thomas jefferson • neil simon
American Artist Charles Demuth Expert painter and watercolorist, Demuth's variety of styles and subjects show his complexity and talent. charles demuth • william carlos williams • marsden hartley • arthur dove • alfred stieglitz
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. battle at fish creek • 1885 • north-west rebellion • gabriel dumont • louis riel
Classic Authors: Edgar Allan Poe A brief biography of Edgar Allan Poe. edgar allan poe • horror stories
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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. moore opera carry nation • opera carry nation synopsis • carry nation opera libretto • moore opera carry nation first performance • opera carry nation information
F. Scott Fitzgerald & The Great Gatsby Biographical information and insight into F.Scott Fitzgerald's most widely-taught novel. fitzgerald • great gatsby • essay • biography • author
Frog Lake Massacre Land disputes with aboriginal and Metis result in Frog Lake Massacre louis riel • chief big bear • wandering spirit • frog lake massacre • north-west rebellion
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. london in words • prose anthology • fact fiction and non-fiction • city-lit london guide • olympics 2012
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." jewish american fiction • philip roth • existentialism
From the Superficial to the Jamesian (Part Six of Six) The Influence of Henry James on Two Novels by Philip Roth jewish american fiction
George Meredith Biography Brief biography of George Meredith, Victorian English writer and poet best known for romantic comedy writings. george meredith biography • meredith english writer • george meredith works • meredith novels • meredith poems
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. classic films • comedy/horror • cult classic horror movies • cult classic horror films • cult classic comedy
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. great quotes on editing • editing quotes • famous editing quotes • quotes about editing • inspiring editing quotes |
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