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  1. Out of character
    modernism, vitalism, psychic life
    Author: Moses, Omri
    Published: [2014]; © 2014
    Publisher:  Stanford University Press, Stanford, California

    Location:
    Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz, Max-Planck-Institut, Bibliothek
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  2. Out of Character
    Modernism, Vitalism, Psychic Life
    Published: 2014
    Publisher:  Stanford University Press, Palo Alto

    ""Characters"" are those fictive beings in novels whose coherent patterns of behavior make them credible as people. ""Character"" is also used to refer to the capacity-or incapacity-of individuals to sustain core principles. When characters are... more

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    Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek
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    Universitätsbibliothek der Eberhard Karls Universität
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    ""Characters"" are those fictive beings in novels whose coherent patterns of behavior make them credible as people. ""Character"" is also used to refer to the capacity-or incapacity-of individuals to sustain core principles. When characters are inconsistent, they risk coming across as dangerous or immoral, not to mention unconvincing. But what is behind our culture's esteem for unwavering consistency? Out of Character examines literary characters who defy our culture's models of personal integrity. It argues that modernist writers Henry James, Gertrude Stein, and T.S. Eliot drew i

     
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  3. Out of Character
    Modernism, Vitalism, Psychic Life
    Author: Moses, Omri
    Published: 2014
    Publisher:  Stanford University Press, Palo Alto

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    Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden / Hochschulbibliothek Amberg
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    Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, Hochschulbibliothek, Standort Weiden
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Ebook
    Format: Online
    ISBN: 0804791236; 9780804791236
    Subjects: American literature / 20th century / History and criticism; Characters and characteristics in literature; Eliot, T.S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965 / Characters; James, Henry, 1843-1916 / Characters; Modernism (Literature) / United States; Stein, Gertrude, 1874-1946 / Characters; Vitalism in literature; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary; American literature; Characters and characteristics; Characters and characteristics in literature; Modernism (Literature); Vitalism in literature; American literature; Characters and characteristics in literature; Vitalism in literature; Modernism (Literature); Literatur; Persönlichkeitsstärke <Motiv>; Charakter <Motiv>
    Other subjects: Eliot, T. S. / (Thomas Stearns) / 1888-1965; James, Henry / 1843-1916; Stein, Gertrude / 1874-1946; James, Henry (1843-1916); Stein, Gertrude (1874-1946); Eliot, T. S. (1888-1965); Stein, Gertrude (1874-1946); Eliot, T. S. (1888-1965); James, Henry (1843-1916)
    Scope: 1 online resource (497 pages)
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    Cover; Copyright; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Personhood beyond Personality; 2. Novel Interests: Henry James; 3. Lively Habits: Gertrude Stein; 4. Intoning Voice: T.S. Eliot; Afterword: Vital Signs; Notes; Bibliography; Index

    ""Characters"" are those fictive beings in novels whose coherent patterns of behavior make them credible as people. ""Character"" is also used to refer to the capacity-or incapacity-of individuals to sustain core principles. When characters are inconsistent, they risk coming across as dangerous or immoral, not to mention unconvincing. But what is behind our culture's esteem for unwavering consistency? Out of Character examines literary characters who defy our culture's models of personal integrity. It argues that modernist writers Henry James, Gertrude Stein, and T.S. Eliot drew i
  4. Out of character
    modernism, vitalism, psychic life
    Author: Moses, Omri
    Published: [2014]; © 2014
    Publisher:  Stanford University Press, Stanford, California

    Location:
    Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden / Hochschulbibliothek Amberg
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    Unlimited inter-library loan, copies and loan

    Location:
    Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, Hochschulbibliothek, Standort Weiden
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Ebook
    Format: Online
    ISBN: 9780804789141; 9780804791236; 0804791236; 0804789142
    Subjects: American literature; Characters and characteristics; Characters and characteristics in literature; Modernism (Literature); Vitalism in literature; American literature / 20th century / History and criticism; Characters and characteristics in literature; Eliot, T.S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965 / Characters; James, Henry, 1843-1916 / Characters; Modernism (Literature) / United States; Stein, Gertrude, 1874-1946 / Characters; Vitalism in literature; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary; Array; Literatur; Charakter <Motiv>; Persönlichkeitsstärke <Motiv>
    Other subjects: Eliot, T. S. / (Thomas Stearns) / 1888-1965; James, Henry / 1843-1916; Stein, Gertrude / 1874-1946; Array (Array); Eliot, T. S. (1888-1965); James, Henry (1843-1916); Stein, Gertrude (1874-1946)
    Scope: 1 online resource (297 pages)
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    Personhood beyond personality -- Novel interests : Henry James -- Lively habits : Gertrude Stein -- Intoning voice : T.S. Eliot -- Afterword : vital signs

    'Characters' are those fictive beings in novels whose coherent patterns of behaviour make them credible as people. 'Character' is also used to refer to the capacity - or incapacity - to sustain one's core principles. What is behind this esteem for unwavering consistency? 'Out of Character' examines literary characters who test and defy our culture's models of personal integrity