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Henry James

Henry James

Henry James was an influential American-British author, recognized as a pivotal figure in the transition from literary realism to modernism. Born into a prominent intellectual family, he was the son of theologian Henry James Sr. and the brother of philosopher William James. James's literary career was marked by his exploration of the complex social and marital dynamics between American expatriates and Europeans, particularly in his acclaimed novel, The Portrait of a Lady. His works often delved into the psychological intricacies of his characters, employing a narrative style that layered ambiguous motives and impressions, which has drawn comparisons to Impressionist art. In his later career, James produced increasingly experimental novels such as The Ambassadors, The Wings of the Dove, and The Golden Bowl, showcasing his mastery of character psychology and narrative technique. His novella, The Turn of the Screw, stands out as one of the most analyzed ghost stories in English literature, celebrated for its ambiguity and depth. Through his innovative approach to storytelling and character development, Henry James left a lasting legacy, influencing generations of writers and shaping the landscape of modern literature.

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Henry James OM ((1843-04-15)15 April 1843 – (1916-02-28)28 February 1916) was an American-British author. He is regarded...

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“She feels in italics and thinks in CAPITALS.””

“Summer afternoon”

Books from the author

The Turn of the Screw

The Portraitof a Lady —Volume 1

1881

Henry James

DaisyMiller: AStudy

1878

Henry James

The Beast inthe Jungle

1903

Henry James

The Two Magics: The Turn of the Screw, Covering End

The Portraitof a Lady —Volume 2

Henry James

The GoldenBowl —Complete

1909

Henry James

The JollyCorner

1908

Henry James

The AspernPapers

1888

Henry James

The Lettersof HenryJames (vol.I)

Henry James

The Figurein theCarpet

Henry James

A LondonLife, andOther Tales

Henry James

Henry James (Gutenberg Index)

The Lettersof HenryJames (vol.II)

1875

Henry James

The Pupil

Henry James

TheBostonians,Vol. I (ofII)

1886

Henry James

The Wings ofthe Dove,Volume 1 of2

Henry James

TheEuropeans

1878

Henry James

The Altar ofthe Dead

Henry James

Hawthorne:(english Menof LettersSeries)

1879

Henry James

The RealThing andOther Tales

Henry James

Embarrassm...

1896

Henry James

The American Scene

Some ShortStories [byHenry James]

1875

Henry James

TheBostonians,Vol. II (ofII)

1886

Henry James

AnInternatio...Episode

1878

Henry James

The Wings ofthe Dove,Volume II

Henry James

The Death ofthe Lion

Henry James

The Madonnaof theFuture

1879

Henry James

Notes of a Son and Brother
The Lesson of the Master
English Hours
Picture and Text1893

The AwkwardAge

1899

Henry James

The Princess Casamassima (volume 1 of 2)

Georgina'sReasons

Henry James

Notes on Novelists, with Some Other Notes

A Bundle ofLetters

1879

Henry James

The Author of Beltraffio

The Spoilsof Poynton

Henry James

The Coxon Fund

The SacredFount

Henry James

FourMeetings

Henry James

The PrincessCasamassima:A Novel

Henry James

Views andReviews

1875

Henry James

The Diary ofa Man ofFifty

1879

Henry James

The Middle Years

Glasses

1896

Henry James

The Marriages
The Patagonia

LadyBarbarina,the Siege ofLondon, a...

Henry James

The GoldenBowl —Volume 1

1909

Henry James

The Path ofDuty

Henry James

The private life, The wheel of time, Lord Beaupré, The visits, Collaboration,…
Watch and Ward
A Landscape Painter
The Pension Beaurepas

A PassionatePilgrim

Henry James

Pandora

TheReverberator

1888

Henry James

The Princess Casamassima (volume 2 of 2)

The GoldenBowl —Volume 2

1923

Henry James

The Point of View

EugenePickering

1874

Henry James

LouisaPallant

Henry James

GrevilleFane

1892

Henry James

TheBeldonaldHolbein

1907

Henry James

A Most Unholy Trade," Being Letters on the Drama

Nona Vincent

Henry James

Within the Rim, and Other Essays, 1914-15

The Chaperon

Henry James

Gabrielle de Bergerac

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