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Book The Story in It  the Design of Action and Situation in Henry James s Fiction

Download or read book The Story in It the Design of Action and Situation in Henry James s Fiction written by John Patrick O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Workable Design  Action and Situation in the Fiction of Henry James

Download or read book Workable Design Action and Situation in the Fiction of Henry James written by John Patrick O'Neill and published by Port Washington, N.Y. : Kennikat Press. This book was released on 1973 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Order and Design

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  • Author : Richard P. Gage
  • Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
  • Release : 1988
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 366 pages

Download or read book Order and Design written by Richard P. Gage and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry James wrote six collections of stories to which he gave titles distinct from any stories contained therein. This study analyzes thematic continuities and ideas that led James to sequence the tales in these collections. Gage also analyzes Volume Eighteen of the «New York Edition» to reveal how James's redeployment of stories from The Better Sort yields a different design from the earlier collections. James's ordering of tales is not haphazard but purposeful. In the titled collections, he builds narratives to distill themes suggested by the titles. In Volume Eighteen, the reader is left to create the title or meaning.

Book James   Conrad

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  • Author : Elsa Nettels
  • Publisher : Athens : University of Georgia Press
  • Release : 1977
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 324 pages

Download or read book James Conrad written by Elsa Nettels and published by Athens : University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 1977 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Turn of the Screw

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  • Author : Henry James
  • Publisher : Aegitas
  • Release : 2024-08-22
  • ISBN : 0369411692
  • Pages : 120 pages

Download or read book The Turn of the Screw written by Henry James and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2024-08-22 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James is a classic ghost story that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication. Set in the late 19th century, the novella follows a young governess who is hired to care for two young children, Flora and Miles, at the remote and eerie Bly Manor. As the governess begins her duties, she becomes increasingly convinced that the manor is haunted by the spirits of the previous governess, Miss Jessel, and her lover, Peter Quint, who both died under mysterious circumstances. The story unfolds as the governess tries to protect the children from the malevolent ghosts, while also questioning her own sanity and the motives of the children in their interactions with the spirits. One of the most intriguing aspects of The Turn of the Screw is its unreliable narrator. The story is told through the perspective of the governess, whose mental state and perceptions of events are constantly called into question. This creates a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, leaving readers to question whether the ghosts are real or just figments of the governess's imagination. James masterfully plays with the theme of perception and reality, leaving readers to draw their own conclusions about the events at Bly Manor. Another striking element of the novella is its use of Gothic elements. The isolated location, the decaying mansion, and the presence of ghosts all contribute to the eerie atmosphere of the story. James also incorporates psychological horror, as the governess's fears and paranoia intensify throughout the story, building tension and suspense. The Turn of the Screw is a prime example of Gothic literature, with its exploration of the dark side of human nature and the blurred lines between the living and the dead. One of the most controversial aspects of the novella is its ambiguous ending. The governess's final confrontation with the ghosts and the fate of the children are left open to interpretation, inviting readers to ponder the true meaning of the story. Some critics argue that the ghosts are a product of the governess's overactive imagination, while others believe that they are real and that the children are in danger. This open-ended conclusion has sparked countless debates and interpretations, making The Turn of the Screw a thought-provoking and enduring piece of literature. In addition to its literary merits, The Turn of the Screw also offers insight into the societal norms and expectations of the time period in which it was written. James explores themes of gender roles and class distinctions through the character of the governess, who is expected to be subservient and obedient to her male employer and to maintain the social hierarchy between herself and the children. The story also touches on the taboo subject of sexual relationships, particularly in regards to the ghosts and their influence on the children. Ultimately, The Turn of the Screw is a haunting and enigmatic work that continues to captivate readers with its complex characters, Gothic atmosphere, and thought-provoking themes. It is a testament to Henry James's mastery of storytelling and his ability to create a sense of unease and suspense that lingers long after the final page. A must-read for anyone interested in Gothic literature, psychological thrillers, or the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural.

Book The Figure in the Carpet

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  • Author : Henry James
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-10-02
  • ISBN : 9781539172260
  • Pages : 42 pages

Download or read book The Figure in the Carpet written by Henry James and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-02 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Figure in the Carpet" is a short story published in 1896 in London, by American writer Henry James. The short story is usually referred to as a novella and is told in the first person. The narrator, whose name is never revealed, meets his favorite author and becomes obsessed with discovering the secret meaning or intention within all the author's works.

Book The Library Journal Book Review

Download or read book The Library Journal Book Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Comprehensive Dissertation Index  1861 1972  Language and literature

Download or read book Comprehensive Dissertation Index 1861 1972 Language and literature written by Xerox University Microfilms and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Story in It

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  • Author : Henry James
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2017-06-15
  • ISBN : 9781548117658
  • Pages : 24 pages

Download or read book The Story in It written by Henry James and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story in it by Henry James

Book Daisy Miller

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  • Author : Henry James
  • Publisher : Broadview Press
  • Release : 2011-11-14
  • ISBN : 155111030X
  • Pages : 221 pages

Download or read book Daisy Miller written by Henry James and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry James’s Daisy Miller was an immediate sensation when it was first published in 1878 and has remained popular ever since. In this novella, the charming but inscrutable young American of the title shocks European society with her casual indifference to its social mores. The novella was popular in part because of the debates it sparked about foreign travel, the behaviour of women, and cultural clashes between people of different nationalities and social classes. This Broadview edition presents an early version of James’s best-known novella within the cultural contexts of its day. In addition to primary materials about nineteenth-century womanhood, foreign travel, medicine, philosophy, theatre, and art—some of the topics that interested James as he was writing the story—this volume includes James’s ruminations on fiction, theatre, and writing, and presents excerpts of Daisy Miller as he rewrote it for the theatre and for a much later and heavily revised edition.

Book MLA International Bibliography of Books and Articles on the Modern Languages and Literatures

Download or read book MLA International Bibliography of Books and Articles on the Modern Languages and Literatures written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1969- include ACTFL annual bibliography of books and articles on pedagogy in foreign languages 1969-

Book Comprehensive Dissertation Index

Download or read book Comprehensive Dissertation Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book American Doctoral Dissertations

Download or read book American Doctoral Dissertations written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Teaching the Short Fiction of Henry James

Download or read book Teaching the Short Fiction of Henry James written by Kathleen McDonald and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry James stands as one of the preeminent writers of the late 19th/early 20th century period; however, the world he wrote about has since disappeared. This collection of essays provides pedagogical assistance for several of his short stories--including "The Jolly Corner", "The Europeans" and "Travelling Companions"--and his most anthologized longer works. It is aimed at instructors who do not consider themselves experts on James' work. Each essay approaches a single work, offering a critical analysis as well as providing pedagogical suggestions for how to introduce both the work and the relevant social issues to students of the 21st century.

Book Theory of Fiction  Henry James

Download or read book Theory of Fiction Henry James written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Real Thing

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  • Author : Henry James
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2018-08-06
  • ISBN : 9781724724946
  • Pages : 44 pages

Download or read book The Real Thing written by Henry James and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Real Thing By Henry James The Real Thing is a story by Henry James. This story, often read as a parable, plays with the reality-illusion dichotomy that fascinated James, especially in the later stages of his career. Plot Summary: The narrator, an unnamed illustrator and aspiring painter, hires a faded genteel couple, the Monarchs, as models, after they have lost most of their money and must find some line of work. They are the "real thing" in that they perfectly represent the aristocratic type, but they prove inflexible for the painter's work. He comes to rely much more on two lower-class subjects who are nevertheless more capable, Oronte, an Italian, and Miss Churm, a lower-class Englishwoman. The illustrator finally has to get rid of the Monarchs, especially after his friend and fellow artist Jack Hawley criticizes the work in which the Monarchs are represented. Hawley says that the pair has hurt the narrator's art, perhaps permanently. In the final line of the story the narrator says he is "content to have paid the price-for the memory." We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Book The Figure in the Carpet

    Book Details:
  • Author : Henry James
  • Publisher : CreateSpace
  • Release : 2015-04-24
  • ISBN : 9781511886376
  • Pages : 36 pages

Download or read book The Figure in the Carpet written by Henry James and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Figure in the Carpet" from Henry James. American writer (1843-1916).