Henry James Studies: An Interview with Gert Buelens
Keywords:
Henry James Review, scholarship, textual studies, adaptations, American Romanticism, flâneurAbstract
This interview delves into the evolution of Henry James scholarship, discussing insights from Gert Buelens, Professor of English at Ghent University and book review editor of the Henry James Review. The conversation traverses Buelens's initial encounter with James, his academic journey, and his contemporary perspectives on James's works. Key themes include the influence of adaptations, pedagogical strategies, and the significance of textual studies within the context of scholarly journals and e-journals.
(The abstract and keywords were prepared retrospectively for indexing purposes using AI-assisted tools and editorial review, based on the original article. They did not appear in the original publication.)
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