Associations to the word «Jamesian»

Wiktionary

JAMESIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to M R James (1862-1936) or his writings, particularly his scholarly ghost stories.

Dictionary definition

JAMESIAN, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of William James or his philosophy or his teachings.
JAMESIAN, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Henry James or his writing.

Wise words

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Mark Twain