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 Beldonald Holbein
Amidst the vibrant backdrop of London's high society, a portrait commission unveils a tangled web of beauty, identity, and hidden truths between two women and an observant painter.
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
The American
A wealthy American travels to Europe looking for more than just art, but encounters a world where tradition and status threaten his dreams of finding genuine connection and self-discovery.
By Henry James
Glasses
In a world of high society, a young artist becomes captivated by a beautiful woman, only to discover the hidden vulnerabilities behind her captivating facade.
By Henry 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Chaperon
In a world of high society, a young woman must navigate familial duty and personal desire to decide who she is meant to be.
By Henry James
A Small Boy and Others
** Experience the tender memories of a celebrated author as he recounts his formative years and the indelible bond with his brother amidst a backdrop of 19th-century America.
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
The Finer Grain
Amidst fame and high society, a playwright wrestles with his own self-worth as he finds himself drawn to a captivating princess.
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
A landscape painter
In a world of art and social expectations, follow characters who grapple with love, heartbreak, and finding their identity.
By Henry James
The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2
A young woman searches for her place in the world amidst love, jealousy, and social pressures in 19th century Europe.
By Henry James