Henry James
Henry James was an American-British author. He is regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.
The Diary of a Man of Fifty
Returning to a city of youthful memories and a lost love, a middle-aged man confronts his past and contemplates the choices that defined his life.
By Henry James
Confidence
In a picturesque Italian setting, a chance encounter sparks a series of complex relationships, where love and societal expectations collide, challenging the characters within.
By Henry James
Notes of a Son and Brother
Amidst scenic Switzerland, a young man grapples with academic pressures and sibling comparisons, shaping his identity within his prominent family.
By Henry James
Hawthorne (English Men of Letters Series)
A careful look at an author reveals how his quiet life and society molded his stories, full of moral questions and insightful reflections.
By Henry James
The Aspern Papers
In old Venice, a man chases after secret letters, only to find himself caught in a web of old flames and long-hidden secrets.
By Henry James
The Outcry
Amidst the glittering world of British high society, characters grapple with societal expectations, familial duty, and the pursuit of love and ambition.
By Henry James
The Turn of the Screw
In a remote estate, a governess confronts a terrifying mystery as she tries to protect two children from a sinister threat that may or may not be real.
By Henry James
The Letters of Henry James (Vol. II)
Experience a famous author's heartfelt return to his homeland as he grapples with change, nostalgia, and the burning desire to capture it all in his timeless prose.
By Henry James
The Lesson of the Master
A young writer's admiration for a celebrated author turns into a complex web of ambition, relationships, and unexpected life lessons as he discovers the realities behind literary fame.
By Henry James
Louisa Pallant
In a world of social climbing and hidden pasts, a mother's quest for her daughter's future forces her to confront the moral cost of ambition.
By Henry James
The Reverberator
Amidst the sophisticated backdrop of 19th-century Paris, a journalist and an American family find their lives entangled, testing the boundaries of social class, family loyalty, and personal ambition.
By Henry James
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry James
Explore a master writer's collection of novels, stories, and essays, where characters navigate love, identity, and psychological suspense in a changing world.
By Henry James
The Golden Bowl — Complete
Amidst the backdrop of wealth and societal expectations, a prince and his soon-to-be wife navigate a web of affection and loyalty where hidden tensions threaten to unravel their gilded world.
By Henry James
Partial Portraits
Step into the world of literary giants as seen through the eyes of a perceptive observer, who illuminates their minds and the eras that molded them.
By Henry James
The Sense of the Past
Burdened by the weight of his history, a man's inheritance unexpectedly sends him on a transformative journey where love and time collide.
By Henry James
The Sacred Fount
Amidst a sophisticated social gathering, a perceptive guest uncovers a web of transformations and hidden connections, leading to questions about identity and social influence.
By Henry James
Madame De Mauves
Amidst the backdrop of 19th-century Europe, an American woman trapped in a loveless marriage finds her life entangled with an intriguing American man.
By Henry James
What Maisie Knew
In a world of bitter divorce, a young girl is used in a custody battle to weaponize emotions, only to be caught in the crossfire.
By Henry James
The Altar of the Dead
A grieving man builds a memorial for the dead, finds solace in a fellow mourner, and confronts the past to find peace.
By Henry James
Daisy Miller: A Study
Amidst the backdrop of Europe's high society, a spirited American girl navigates love and freedom, sparking a clash of cultures that could determine her fate.
By Henry James