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Routledge - Delicate Pursuit: Henry James and Edith Wharton

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Delicate Pursuit offers a deep look into how Henry James and Edith Wharton navigated controversial subject matter at the turn of the century. This study examines how these authors used discretion to handle risque topics and avoid censorship from American publishers. By analyzing the concept of discretion, the book reveals how it shaped both the authors' approach to their work and the behavior of their characters. It explores the connection between these writers and the French literary tradition, placing their work at the crossroads of changing social freedoms. This text is a significant addition to the Studies in Major Literary Authors series, providing essential context for understanding the literary landscape of the era.

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Explores how Henry James and Edith Wharton handled controversial topics to avoid censorship from American publishers.

Analyzes the concept of discretion as it applies to both authorial intent and character behavior in fiction.

Examines the specific influence of the French literary tradition on the works of these two major authors.

Part of the Studies in Major Literary Authors series published by Routledge for academic and literary study.

Provides historical context regarding the tension between artistic expression and social restrictions at the turn of the century.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415938600
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 October 2002
Listed Since: 04 January 2007

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