Art Making Life: Studies in Henry James

As a European expert on American author Henry James, Professor Sergio Perosa is uniquely qualified to examine James' "international theme"—the meeting and clash of European and American characters, moeurs, and values, his related fascination with Italy and the important role it plays in the confrontation. The essays reveal his surprising view of other writers (such as Tolstoy, D'Annunzio, and Shakespeare), his elaborate and influential theories of fiction, and his farsighted awareness of ep...