This study is an examination of James's attitude to affluence and
leisure. Concentrating upon James's two major novels- The Portrait
of a Lady and The Wings of the Dove- this study is an attempt to
study the two facets - affluence and leisure-in all the shades as
taken by Henry James. Affluence and leisure play a major role in
almost all the novels of Henry James. The characters that James
deals with belong to the affluent class having nearly total
leisure. They are the sophisticated ones possessing fine
intelligence and manners. Even the situations in the various works
arise and take place in accordance with his theme of affluence and
leisure. James's dealing with these two themes in major part of his
works reveals his strength as a writer. In the context of these
James explores the life of the affluent people having ample leisure
to enjoy. He provides an insight into the life and psychology of
these people. Affluence generally is associated with moral
grossness, crass materialism and moral decadence. But for Henry
James affluence has altogether a different sense. He tries to
extract the best from affluence.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2013 |
First published: |
June 2013 |
Authors: |
Ritu Sharma
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
120 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-659-38439-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
Literacy
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LSN: |
3-659-38439-9 |
Barcode: |
9783659384394 |
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