Download or read book Henry James and the Morality of Fiction written by Greg W. Zacharias and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry James and the Morality of Fiction explores what James terms in the criticism, expresses in his letters and Notebooks, and represents in character relations as the morality of fiction. Based on an analysis of figures of speech which recur throughout James' non-fiction writing at moments when moral issues come sharply into focus, Henry James and the Morality of Fiction investigates those figures as elements of characterization in six novels from Roderick Hudson to The Golden Bowl. Each novel is seen as representative of a distinct phase of James' career through the way it expresses his attitudes on the relation of ethical responsibility to the individual and society through character. Overall, the study is both aesthetic and social: its aesthetic component lies in its analysis of James' style; its social component flows from a definition of the ethical perspective expressed by the style.
Download or read book Henry James and Modern Moral Life written by Robert B. Pippin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-07-19 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that Henry James reveals in his fiction a sophisticated theory of moral understanding.
Download or read book Morality in Three of the Later Novels of Henry James written by James E. Swearingen and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Henry James and the Promise of Fiction written by Stuart Burrows and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Exploring the relationship between Henry James's ethical vision and his densely metaphorical style, his experiments with narrative time, and his radical reimagining of perspective, this book argues that the moral issues raised by a work of fiction are as much a product of its form as of its content"--
Download or read book Henry James written by Ian F. A. Bell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1985 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of new essays relates James's work to the political and social issues of his day, making this outstanding literary figure accessible to a broader reading public. Contributors include Richard Godden and Charles Swann, Millicent Bell and Deborah Phillips.
Download or read book Love s Knowledge written by Martha C. Nussbaum and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 1990 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together Nussbaum's published papers on the relationship between literature and philosophy, especially moral philosophy. The papers, many of them previously inaccessible to non-specialist readers, deal with such fundamental issues as the relationship between style and content in the exploration of ethical issues; the nature of ethical attention and ethical knowledge and their relationship to written forms and styles; and the role of the emotions in deliberation and self-knowledge. Nussbaum investigates and defends a conception of ethical understanding which involves emotional as well as intellectual activity, and which gives a certain type of priority to the perception of particular people and situations rather than to abstract rules. She argues that this ethical conception cannot be completely and appropriately stated without turning to forms of writing usually considered literary rather than philosophical. It is consequently necessary to broaden our conception of moral philosophy in order to include these forms. Featuring two new essays and revised versions of several previously published essays, this collection attempts to articulate the relationship, within such a broader ethical inquiry, between literary and more abstractly theoretical elements.
Download or read book The Art of Fiction written by Walter Besant and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ideas of life and Their Moral Force in the Novels of Henry James written by N. Blain and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Henry James written by Richard A. Hocks and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This critical survey and interpretive analysis of James's short fiction considers his development as an artist and his influence on the short story genre. The book includes extended readings of lesser-known tales such as Julia Bride and The Pupil, as well as the better-known stories, Daisy Miller, The Aspern Papers, The Turn of the Screw and The Beast in the Jungle.
Download or read book Culture and Conduct in the Novels of Henry James written by Alwyn Berland and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates Henry James' conception of civilisation as culture and the relationships of this conception to James' major works. As an American who lived most of his adult life in England, James brought to his fiction the strong moral commitment that characterised a Puritan New England past and an equally strong dedication to the aesthetic culture he found in England and in Europe. Professor Berland analyses the central importance of these commitments, with their complications and contradictions, to the development of James' work. He argues that they not only provided James with his major themes and characters, but also determined a number of his fictional techniques. Berland draws primarily on the novels, rather than on the author's biography, or on any preconceived intellectual or philosophical system in the author's mind. The novels themselves demonstrate both the positive values which James sought in his pursuit of culture, as well as its dangers of narrow aestheticism, for instance, and of acquisitiveness.
Download or read book The Novels and Tales of Henry James written by Henry James and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection compiles the greatest works of the masterful Henry James, known for his intricate, character-driven plots and sharp social commentary. James explores themes of love, ambition, and morality in works such as "The Portrait of a Lady" and "The Turn of the Screw". A must-read for all fans of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Novels and Tales of Henry James Volume 13 written by Henry James and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive collection of Henry James's works includes his most famous novels and tales, such as "The Portrait of a Lady" and "The Turn of the Screw." With masterful prose and complex characters, James's stories capture the human experience in intricate detail, exploring themes of love, morality, and self-discovery. A must-read for any fan of American literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Henry James The Symbols of Morality in the Novels of the Middle Period 1881 1900 written by Edwin H. Sauer and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Novels of Henry James All 24 Books in One Edition written by Henry James and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 8125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Portrait of a Lady is one of James's most popular long novels, and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. The Portrait of a Lady is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who in "affronting her destiny", finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. "The Wings of the Dove" tells the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress stricken with a serious disease, and her effect on the people around her. Some of these people befriend Milly with honorable motives, while others are more self-interested. "The American" is an uneasy combination of social comedy and melodrama concerning the adventures and misadventures of Christopher Newman, an essentially good-hearted but rather gauche American businessman on his first tour of Europe. Table of Contents: Confidence Roderick Hudson The Ambassadors The American The Awkward Age The Bostonians The Europeans The Golden Bowl The Other House The Outcry The Portrait of a Lady The Princess Casamassima The Reverberator The Sacred Fount The Spoils of Poynton The Tragic Muse The Whole Family The Wings of the Dove Washington Square Watch and Ward What Maisie Knew The Ivory Tower (Unfinished) The Sense of the Past (Unfinished) Henry James (1843–1916) was an American-British writer who spent most of his writing career in Britain. He is regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism.
Download or read book Henry James and the Promise of Fiction written by Stuart Burrows and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the relation between the novel and ethical thought? Henry James and the Promise of Fiction argues that the answer to this question lies not in the content of a work of fiction but in its form. Stuart Burrows explores the relationship between James's ethical vision and his densely metaphorical style, his experiments with narrative time, and his radical reimagining of perspective. Each chapter takes as its starting point a different aspect of an issue at the heart of moral philosophy: the act of promising. Engaging with a range of moral philosophers and literary theorists, most notably David Hume, Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul Ricoeur, and Jacques Derrida, Henry James and the Promise of Fiction argues that James's formal experimentation represents a significant contribution to ethical thought in its own right.
Download or read book The Tragedy of Manners written by Frederick C. Crews and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Henry James Jr written by William Dean Howells and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Henry James, Jr', William Dean Howells provides a detailed analysis of the life and works of renowned American author Henry James. Howells explores James' literary style, focusing on his unique portrayal of complex characters and intricate plot developments. Through a scholarly lens, Howells delves into James' exploration of moral dilemmas and societal norms, highlighting the author's keen observations of human nature and psychology. The book places James within the context of American realism and naturalism, showcasing his contributions to the literary movement. Howells uses extensive research and critical insights to offer readers a nuanced understanding of James' significance in American literature. As a prominent literary critic and contemporary of Henry James, William Dean Howells brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his analysis of the author. Howells' own contributions to American literature provide him with a unique perspective on James' writing, allowing him to offer valuable interpretations and critiques. His scholarly approach and deep literary insights make 'Henry James, Jr' a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the works of this influential author. I highly recommend 'Henry James, Jr' to readers who are looking to deepen their understanding of Henry James' literary legacy. Howells' thorough examination of James' works and his insightful commentary make this book an essential addition to any literary scholar's collection.
