aesthetic experience and visual art in Henry James's novels /
Jennifer Eimers
viii, 117 pages ;
23 cm
American University studies series IV : English language and literature ;
vol. 198
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112) and index
Introduction: the art in James's experience -- James's introduction to visual art -- John Ruskin and Walter Pater -- The art in James's fiction -- Aesthetic experience in The portrait of a lady. Italian initiations; Antique marbles; St. Peter's Basilica; Tableau vivant; Return to Gardencourt -- The influence of architecture in The Bostonians. Memorial Hall; Central park; Boston Music Hall -- (Re)presenting Miriam Rooth in The tragic muse. Nick, Nash, and Notre Dame; Miriam as The tragic muse; La tragédie; Miriam as the comic muse; Miriam on stage -- Pater and Ruskin in The wings of the dove. The Bronzino portrait; The image of The dove; The National Gallery; Aesthetic Venice; The Venetian canvas -- Conclusion
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Aesthetic experience and visual art in Henry James's novels
James, Henry,1843-1916-- Knowledge-- Art
James, Henry,1843-1916., Bostonians
James, Henry,1843-1916., Portrait of a lady
James, Henry,1843-1916., Tragic muse
James, Henry,1843-1916., Wings of the dove
Art and literature-- United States-- History-- 19th century