The Diffident Narcissist: A Character-Type Illustrated In The Beast In The Jungle By Henry James
Winslow Hunt
The character painted by James is characterised by a persona of conventionality, decorum and inhibited sexuality and assertiveness. His inner life is dominated by a secret grandiose fantasy. This combination leads the author to call this type the diffident narcissist.
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