Henry James
Proper noun * Henry James: An American-born novelist, short story writer, and literary critic who became a British citizen. He is renowned for his complex, psychological narratives, intricate prose style, and exploration of the consciousness of his characters, often focusing on themes of personal freedom, morality, and the clash between American and European cultures.
- Proper noun:
- The novels of Henry James, such as "The Portrait of a Lady," are studied for their narrative technique.
- Many consider Henry James a master of psychological realism.
- The literary style of Henry James is often described as dense and highly nuanced.
- "The Jamesian novel": A term used to describe a novel characterized by psychological depth, moral complexity, and a refined, often elaborate prose style, following the model of Henry James's work.
- Her latest book has been praised for its Jamesian attention to the subtleties of social interaction.
- "The Master": A respectful nickname often used in literary circles to refer to Henry James, acknowledging his supreme skill and influence.
- In discussing the development of the modern novel, one cannot overlook the contributions of the Master.
- Jamesian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the literary style, themes, or techniques of Henry James.
- The film adaptation captured the Jamesian atmosphere of repressed emotion perfectly.
- The novelist: (When contextually clear, e.g., "The novelist explored transatlantic themes.")
- The author: (A general synonym when the specific work is known to be by James.)
(As a proper noun referring to a specific person, Henry James is not typically used as part of common idioms. However, his name is central to specific literary-critical phrases.) * "The figure in the carpet": A phrase originating from a Henry James short story of the same name, often used metaphorically to refer to a hidden pattern, meaning, or central idea in a work of art or complex situation. * Critics have long debated the "figure in the carpet" in his enigmatic final novel.
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writer who was born in the United States but lived in England (1843-1916)
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