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Hawthorne
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- Pages
- 168 pages
- Reading time
- 6 hours
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Focusing on the literary genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James offers a nuanced critique that blends admiration with critical analysis. He explores Hawthorne's character and writings, reflecting on themes of evil and guilt while situating the author within the broader context of nineteenth-century American culture. James contrasts the values of the Old World with those of the New, providing insight into the role of the writer during this period. This work not only highlights Hawthorne's unique imagination but also showcases James's sophisticated literary perspective.
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Hawthorne, Henry James
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- 1997
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- Title
- Hawthorne
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- CORNELL UNIV PR
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9780801484797
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the literary genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James offers a nuanced critique that blends admiration with critical analysis. He explores Hawthorne's character and writings, reflecting on themes of evil and guilt while situating the author within the broader context of nineteenth-century American culture. James contrasts the values of the Old World with those of the New, providing insight into the role of the writer during this period. This work not only highlights Hawthorne's unique imagination but also showcases James's sophisticated literary perspective.