Henry James亨利 詹姆斯.pptVIP

（1843-1916） A famous novelist and literary critic * Life of Henry James Born in a wealthy cultured family in New York His father is a philosopher and theologian ; Father encouraging children to familiarize themselves with all kinds of thoughts and things, to make their own judgment, to cultivate independent thinking; Brother William James is also a famous philosopher, psychologist, and founder of utilitarianism. * In 1855,when James was 12,the familyembarked on a three-year tour of Europe that included London , Paris , Geneva. In 1875 settled in his ideal home –Paris. Then he went to London. Many famous writers of that period, accepted him as a friend and appreciated his books. In 1915,he became British subject. In 1916,he died in London. Three Periods of James’ literary Career * Early period (1865-1882): 1.creating “the international novel” and “international theme” 2.Focusing on the different between new America and Europe major works: The American (1877), Daisy Miller (1878), The Europeans(1878), The Portrait of a Lady (1881) the greatest books that James ever wrote Middle period (1865-1895):experiments with different themes and forms,focusing on a certain aspect of social issues * major works: The Bostonians (1886), The Princess Casamassima(1886) The Private Life (1893), The Death of a Lion (1894) Late Period (1895-1916): a revival of the theme of innocence in a corrupted world and “the international theme”. * What Maisie Knew (1897) The Turn of the Screw(1898) The Wings of he Dove (1902) The Ambassadors (1903) The Golden Bowl (1904) The American Scene (1907) major works: * Writing style James defines the novel as primarily having a “large, free character of an immense and exquisite correspondence with life”. Literary Features of James * The cultural conflict between Europe and America The psychological activities of character Dramatic effect Ambiguity in attitude towards many things Major Subjects * 1. Child