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Jamesian
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English
Alternative forms
en Jamesean
Etymology
From en James -ian.
Adjective
Of or relating to American writer Henry James (1843–1916), regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism.
Of or relating to English writer M. R. James (1862–1936), known for his original ghost stories.
Of or relating to American philosopher, historian, and psychologist William James (1842–1910).
Relating to or characteristic of American baseball writer (and founder of sabermetrics) Bill James (1949–).
Nathaniel Rich Nathaniel Rich Bill James's 'Popular Crime' - Review https://web.archive.org/web/20230213173726/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/03/books/bill-jamess-popular-crime-book-review.html 3 June 2011 As a James fan myself I was hoping for a new set of Jamesian terms, like STAB (Streetwalkers and Transients Assassinated per Borough), say, or O.J.'s (Obstructions of Justice). And as it turns out there are a few. By the final chapter we are fluent enough in Mr. James's methodology that we don't flinch when he classifies the murder of JonBenet Ramsey as an "IQBX 9."
See also
en Jacobean#Adjective
Noun
An adherent or proponent of Jamesian in various senses ideas.
en Ben McGrath The Professor of Baseball w:The New Yorker https://web.archive.org/web/20230516130057/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/07/14/the-professor-of-baseball New York, N.Y. Condé Nast Publications 14 July 2003 0028-792X 320541675 Several Jamesians now hold high office in baseball. Billy Beane, a first-round draft pick who began reading back issues of the Abstract after his outfielding career stalled, was named general manager of the Oakland A's in 1997.
See also
en Jacobean#Noun
References
100706 adj. (and n.) 1
Anagrams
en aaeijmns Jamesina
en eponyms