Henry James and the Analeptic of Place
Symbiosis 1.2 187-200
Author: Kate Fullbrook
Number of Pages: 14
This essay, originally published in Symbiosis: A Journal of Anglo-American Literary Relations, explores the concept of place and its significance in the works of Henry James. Kate Fullbrook delves into James's travel writings, particularly English Hours and The American Scene, to analyze how James uses the notion of place as a restorative remedy against the existential loneliness of individuals. The essay examines James's ability to evoke the cultural and historical significance of places, contrasting the richly detailed landscapes of Europe with the perceived formlessness of America. This analysis provides valuable insights into James's literary techniques and his views on the transatlantic cultural exchange.
Symbiosis 1.2 187-200
Author: Kate Fullbrook
Number of Pages: 14
This essay, originally published in Symbiosis: A Journal of Anglo-American Literary Relations, explores the concept of place and its significance in the works of Henry James. Kate Fullbrook delves into James's travel writings, particularly English Hours and The American Scene, to analyze how James uses the notion of place as a restorative remedy against the existential loneliness of individuals. The essay examines James's ability to evoke the cultural and historical significance of places, contrasting the richly detailed landscapes of Europe with the perceived formlessness of America. This analysis provides valuable insights into James's literary techniques and his views on the transatlantic cultural exchange.
Symbiosis 1.2 187-200
Author: Kate Fullbrook
Number of Pages: 14
This essay, originally published in Symbiosis: A Journal of Anglo-American Literary Relations, explores the concept of place and its significance in the works of Henry James. Kate Fullbrook delves into James's travel writings, particularly English Hours and The American Scene, to analyze how James uses the notion of place as a restorative remedy against the existential loneliness of individuals. The essay examines James's ability to evoke the cultural and historical significance of places, contrasting the richly detailed landscapes of Europe with the perceived formlessness of America. This analysis provides valuable insights into James's literary techniques and his views on the transatlantic cultural exchange.
