Henry James (April 15, 1843 – February 28, 1916), an indelible figure of 19th-century literature, is best known for his intricate prose, keen psychological insight, and the expanse of his trans-Atlantic narrative. Born in New York city to a wealthy family, James spent much of his life in Europe, a context reflected in his works which often explore the cultural clashes between the Old World and the New. 'The Ambassadors'—one of his late masterpieces—published in 1903, is a testament to his skill in exploring the themes of personal growth, culture, and the nuances of human experience through the genre now known as literary realism. In this novel, James delves into the life of Lambert Strether as he navigates the complexities of European society, it is a pivotal work in James's literary canon, illustrating his trademark narrative technique sometimes referred to as 'indirect discourse' or 'stream-of-consciousness'. This technique allows a profound introspection into characters' thoughts and feelings, a hallmark of James's narrative style. He produced a significant body of work, with other notable novels including 'The Portrait of a Lady' and 'The Turn of the Screw'. A prolific writer, his oeuvre is not limited to novels but also includes short stories, plays, and criticisms. James's contribution to literature was acknowledged in 1916 when he was awarded the Order of Merit. Today, his work continues to be celebrated for its deep humanism, narrative sophistication, and as an embodiment of the transitional period between Victorian England and the modernistic sensibilities of the early twentieth century.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga |
Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker | |
Schlagworte | 19th-century literary realism • 19th century literature • American-British writer • Bronte • Character development • Charles Dickens • classic american literature • Cultural Clash • Dark comedy • emotional life • European experience • expatriate experience in fiction • Henry James novels • Jane Austen • Joseph Conrad • Liberation theme • literary impressionism • Mark Twain • moral ambiguity in novels • Observation and judgment • Parisian setting • Paris in literature • Pride and Prejudice • psychological realism • satirical fiction • The Ambassadors book • The Great Gatsby • Thomas Hardy |
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