Jamesean

Adjective

Jamesian (comparative more Jamesian, superlative most Jamesian)

1. Of or relating to American writer Henry James (1843–1916), regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism.
2. Of or relating to English writer M. R. James (1862–1936), known for his original ghost stories.
3. Of or relating to American philosopher, historian, and psychologist William James (1842–1910).
4. Relating to or characteristic of American baseball writer (and founder of sabermetrics) Bill James (1949–).
   • 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...2011 June 3, Nathaniel Rich, “Bill James's 'Popular Crime' - Review”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 13 Feb 2023

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