Henry James’ Narrative Technique
Consciousness, Perception, and Cognition
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ISBN-13:
9780230102620
Veröffentl:
2010
Erscheinungsdatum:
21.06.2010
Seiten:
204
Autor:
K. Boudreau
Gewicht:
386 g
Format:
218x145x23 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Henry James Narrative Technique situates Henry James famous method within an emerging modernist tradition with roots in philosophical debates between rationalism and empiricism. This cogent study considers James works in the context of nineteenth-century thought on consciousness, perception, and cognition. Kristin Boudreau makes the compelling argument that these philosophical discussions influenced James depictions of consciousness and are integral to his narrative technique.
ANNIVERSARY: Upcoming centennial of William James's death in 2010. NEW PERSPECTIVE: This study considers James' works in the context of nineteenth-century thought on consciousness, perception, and cognition. GREAT WORKS: Examines Portrait of a Lady, The Turn of the Screw, "The Beast in the Jungle," The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, and The Wings of the Dove.
Introduction: Thinking of Philosophy Experiences of Culture, History, and Politics in The Bostonians Hyacinth Robinson's Demoralization But Half the Matter: Picturing Thought and Feeling in The Wings of the Dove Passionate Pilgrimages: James' Travel in Italy and the United States