As a writer of detective stories, James sees herself in the British classical tradition. Both she and her critics compare her to Dorothy Sayers; many feel that she surpasses her predecessor, particularly in character analysis and profound observation of human behavior. She is philosophically oriented, and expresses the tensions of modern society, and the current ambiguity of moral values. Among classical authors, her favorite is Jane Austen, for whom.....
This is a free excerpt of 68 words. This section contains 132 words. This
Short Guide contains 1,229 words (approx. 4 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Short Guide with our Innocent Blood Access Pass.
