Henry James Against the Aesthetic Movement
Izzo, David Garrett / O'Hara, Daniel T.
Writer Henry James (1843?1916) was born in America but preferred to live in Europe, he finally become a British subject near the end of his life. His status as a permanent outsider is responsible for the recurring themes in his writing dealing with European sophistication (decadence) compared to American lack of sophistication (or innocence). He is respected in modern times for his psychological insight, for being able to reveal his characters...