![]() Good novels, to James, show life in action and are, most importantly, interesting. James claimed that a text must first and foremost be realistic and contain a representation of life that is recognisable to its readers. ![]() ![]() James contributed significantly to literary criticism, particularly in his insistence that writers be allowed the greatest possible freedom in presenting their view of the world. His imaginative use of point of view, interior monologue and unreliable narrators brought a new depth to narrative fiction. His method of writing from a character's point of view allowed him to explore issues related to consciousness and perception, and his style in later works has been compared to impressionist painting. He is best known for a number of novels showing Americans encountering Europe and Europeans. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James. ![]() He is regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. Henry James, OM (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916) was an American writer. ![]()
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