The Real Thing in James's “The Real Thing”

Authors

Kenneth Bernard

Keywords

Mormon studies, monarchy, art, illustration

Abstract

This article examines a popular interpretation of Henry James's short story "The Real Thing" and explains that what matters most in a truly artistic work is the artist's compassion.

Recommended Citation

Bernard, Kenneth (1962) "The Real Thing in James's “The Real Thing”," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol5/iss1/4