Delicate Pursuit

Discretion in Henry James and Edith Wharton

Autori

• Jessica Levine

Parametri

• 250 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Delicate Pursuit examines how Henry James and Edith Wharton navigated controversial themes in their works at the turn of the century, focusing on the concept of "discretion" to evade censorship. The study highlights how this principle influenced both the authors' approach to sensitive topics and the conduct of their characters, shedding light on the complexities of literary expression during a time of societal constraints.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

(Copertina rigida)