Henry James and American painting

"Explores how the novels of Henry James reflect the significance of the visual culture of his society, and how essential the language and imagery of the arts, as well as friendships with artists, were to James's writing"--Provided by publisher.

Main Authors: Tóibín, Colm, 1955- (Author), Simpson, Marc (Author), Kiely, Declan (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : New York, New York : The Pennsylvania State University Press ; The Morgan Library & Museum, [2017]
Series: Penn State series in the history of the book.
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Table of Contents:
  • Henry James : shadow and substance / Colm Tâoibâin
  • "I like ambiguities and detest great glares" : Henry James and American paintings / Marc Simpson
  • "Pardon my too many words" : Henry James manuscripts and letters at the Morgan Library & Museum / Declan Kiely
  • Checklist of Henry James manuscripts and letters in the Morgan Library & Museum
  • Exhibition checklist.