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
"The Diary of a Man of Fifty" by Henry James is a reflective novella written in the late 19th century. This introspective work chronicles the thoughts...
By Henry James
The Turn of the Screw
"The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James is a gothic novella written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young governess tasked wi...
By Henry James
The Outcry
"The Outcry" by Henry James is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set within the context of British high society, the book introduces the comp...
By Henry James
The Golden Bowl — Volume 2
"The Golden Bowl—Volume 2" by Henry James is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book delves into complex themes of love, marriage, and...
By Henry James
The Patagonia
"The Patagonia" by Henry James is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a transatlantic voyage, the work explores ...
By Henry James
The Altar of the Dead
"The Altar of the Dead" by Henry James is a novella written in the early 20th century. This literary work delves into themes of memory, loss, and the ...
By Henry James
Lady Barbarina, The Siege of London, An International Episode, and Other Tales
"Lady Barbarina, The Siege of London, An International Episode, and Other Tales" by Henry James is a collection of short stories written in the late 1...
By Henry James
Daisy Miller: A Study
"Daisy Miller: A Study" by Henry James is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story explores the complexities of social conventions and cu...
By Henry James
The Reverberator
"The Reverberator" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century, exploring themes of social society and individualism. The story opens i...
By Henry James
Nona Vincent
"Nona Vincent" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century, a time when literature was rich with themes of social dynamics and personal...
By Henry James
Sir Dominick Ferrand
"Sir Dominick Ferrand" by Henry James is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Peter Baron, a struggling writer, who...
By Henry James
The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II)
"The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II)" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the complex social dynamics and emerging fem...
By Henry James
"A Most Unholy Trade," Being Letters on the Drama by Henry James
"The four letters here printed for the first time are part of Henry James's informal correspondence with William Heinemann, the publisher ... They concern themselves with James's impressions of Ibsen's 'Little Eyolf' and contain some general remarks on the drama"--Note.
By Henry James
Partial Portraits
"Partial Portraits" by Henry James is a collection of literary essays written in the late 19th century. The work comprises critical sketches of notabl...
By Henry James
The Golden Bowl — Complete
"The Golden Bowl — Complete" by Henry James is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of wealthy individual...
By Henry James
Notes of a Son and Brother
"Notes of a Son and Brother" by Henry James is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on James's formative years, delving into ...
By Henry James
The Letters of Henry James (Vol. II)
"The Letters of Henry James (Vol. II)" by Henry James is a collection of correspondence written in the early 20th century. This volume spans the years...
By Henry James
The Finer Grain
"The Finer Grain" by Henry James is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of artistic success and romantic entanglements...
By Henry James
Georgina's Reasons
"Georgina's Reasons" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story delves into the complex romantic relationship between Geor...
By Henry James
The Sense of the Past
"[T]he second of the two novels which Henry James left unfinished [...]. The two first books and a part of the third had been written[...] The notes on the course which the book was to follow were dictated when he reached the point where the original draft broke off. These notes are given in full[...]"--Preface (signed: Percy Lubbock)
By Henry James