Partial Portraits by Henry James

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Author James, Henry, 1843-1916
Title Partial Portraits
Contents Emerson -- The life of George Eliot -- Daniel Deronda: a conversation -- Anthony Trollope -- Robert Louis Stevenson -- Miss Woolson -- Alphonse Daudet -- Guy de Maupassant -- Ivan Turgénieff -- George Du Maurier -- The art of fiction.
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Summary "Partial Portraits" by Henry James is a collection of literary essays written in the late 19th century. The work comprises critical sketches of notable literary figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Eliot, and Robert Louis Stevenson, examining both their contributions to literature and their personal lives. Each essay aims to provide a nuanced understanding of its subject, reflecting on their thoughts, writing styles, and the broader cultural context of their time. The opening of "Partial Portraits" features an essay focused on Ralph Waldo Emerson, wherein James critiques Mr. Elliot Cabot's biography of Emerson. James expresses his admiration for Emerson's spiritual insights while lamenting the lack of vividness in Cabot's portrayal, which he feels renders Emerson’s life somewhat monochromatic. He notes that while Emerson's life was marked by tranquility and introspection, it also lacked the drama and variety that could have made his biography more engaging. Through this early exploration, the reader is introduced to James' analytical style and his keen ability to capture the essence of his literary subjects, a theme likely continued throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Subject Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
Subject Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
Subject Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896
Subject Eliot, George, 1819-1880
Subject Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
Subject Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883
Subject Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894
Subject Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Category Text
EBook-No. 58471
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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