Jamesian

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1. 1

   Of or relating to American writer Henry James (1843–1916), regarded as one of the key…

   Of or relating to American writer Henry James (1843–1916), regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism.

2. 2

   Of or relating to English writer M. R. James (1862–1936), known for his original ghost…

   Of or relating to English writer M. R. James (1862–1936), known for his original ghost stories.

3. 3

   Of or relating to American philosopher, historian, and psychologist William James…

   Of or relating to American philosopher, historian, and psychologist William James (1842–1910).

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   1. 4

      Relating to or characteristic of American baseball writer (and founder of sabermetrics)…

      Relating to or characteristic of American baseball writer (and founder of sabermetrics) Bill James (1949–).

   2. 5

      An adherent or proponent of Jamesian (in various senses) ideas.

      • 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.

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