Femininity & The Creative Imagination: A Study Of Henry James, Robert Musil & Marcel Proust
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Lisa Appignanesi
Binding: Hardback
Published: Vision, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: stain on first three pages, lots of pencil underlining throughout
This academic study, Femininity & The Creative Imagination: A Study Of Henry James, Robert Musil & Marcel Proust, critically examines the intricate relationship between gender and artistic expression in the works of three literary giants. Lisa Appignanesi argues for a nuanced understanding of how femininity shapes and is shaped by the creative process within the narratives of James, Musil, and Proust. The text presents a compelling analysis, illustrating the complex psychological landscapes and societal pressures that influence their female characters and authorial perspectives. It uncovers the subtle ways these authors portray women's roles in society and their impact on the imaginative realm. This scholarly work offers profound insights into modernism and the enduring power of the female muse.
Author: Lisa Appignanesi
Binding: Hardback
Published: Vision, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: stain on first three pages, lots of pencil underlining throughout
This academic study, Femininity & The Creative Imagination: A Study Of Henry James, Robert Musil & Marcel Proust, critically examines the intricate relationship between gender and artistic expression in the works of three literary giants. Lisa Appignanesi argues for a nuanced understanding of how femininity shapes and is shaped by the creative process within the narratives of James, Musil, and Proust. The text presents a compelling analysis, illustrating the complex psychological landscapes and societal pressures that influence their female characters and authorial perspectives. It uncovers the subtle ways these authors portray women's roles in society and their impact on the imaginative realm. This scholarly work offers profound insights into modernism and the enduring power of the female muse.