Henry James

Henry James was an American-born author who spent much of his life in Europe, particularly in England and France. Born on April 15, 1843, in New York City, he was part of a prominent intellectual family that encouraged his literary pursuits from a young age. James is best known for his keen psychological insight and intricate character development, which often explored themes of consciousness and moral ambiguity. His works often delve into the contrasts between American and European cultures, reflecting his own experiences and observations as a transatlantic writer.

Throughout his prolific career, James produced a remarkable body of work, including novels, short stories, and plays. Some of his most celebrated titles, like "The Portrait of a Lady" and "The Turn of the Screw," showcase his ability to blend suspense with deep emotional resonance. If you're curious to experience the rich tapestry of human relationships and societal dynamics that James masterfully crafts, take a moment to explore his works in the app. You might just find a new favorite classic waiting for you!

The Pupil

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.5
Pemberton, a young American with an Oxford education and out of money, takes a job tutoring Morgan Moreen, the 12-year old son of an America…

The Golden Bowl

Read by Lee Ann Howlett 3.9
The Golden Bowl is a 1904 novel by Henry James. Set in England, this complex, intense study of marriage and adultery completes what some cri…

The Chaperon

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.4
What on earth is a girl to do when London society has convicted her mother of a dreadful sin and has ostracized her? If blood is thicker tha…

The Europeans

Read by Lee Ann Howlett 4.1
The Europeans: A sketch is a short novel by Henry James, published in 1878. It is essentially a comedy contrasting the behaviour and attitud…

The Papers

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 5
Today the world is awash with “celebrities” whose only accomplishment is being celebrated by the media in all its various forms. Henry James…

Daisy Miller: A Study in Two Parts (version 2 dramatic reading)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
Daisy Miller is an 1878 novella by Henry James first appearing in Cornhill Magazine in June–July 1879, and in book form the following year. …

The Jolly Corner

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4
"The Jolly Corner," published in 1908, is considered by many to be a ghost story ranking second only to "The Turn of the Scre…

The Reverberator

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.2
Another Jamesian look at Americans in Paris. What happens when a reporter for an American scandal sheet (The Reverberator) is looking for a …

The Birthplace

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.2
Neither the name of Shakespeare nor that of Stratford appears directly in this short piece by James, and yet both are absolutely central to …

The Awkward Age

Read by Anna Simon 3.8
Nanda Brookenham is coming of age, and thus 'coming out' in London society - which leads to complications in her family's social set in Lond…

The Soft Side

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Lauded author Henry James, best known for his seminal and highly influential novella The Turn of the Screw and his highly literate trans-con…

The Last of the Valerii

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.5
An unnamed American painter resident in Rome serves as narrator in this story, watching as his god-daughter Martha, becomes the wife of Prin…

Italian Hours

Read by Barbara Baker 5
A loving recollection of the writer’s experiences, over many decades, of Italian places, people and art. - Summary by barbara2

The Portrait of a Lady, Volume 1

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The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 1880-1881 …

The Siege of London

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.3
In this work, first published in 1883, James once again writes of an American trying to settle in England. The woman at the center, however,…

The Bostonians, Vol. 1 & 2

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
This bittersweet tragicomedy centers on an odd triangle of characters: Basil Ransom, a political conservative from Mississippi; Olive Chance…

In the Cage

Read by Lee Ann Howlett 4
In the Cage is a novella by Henry James, first published as a book in 1898. This long story centers on an unnamed London telegraphist. She d…

A Small Boy and Others

Read by mb 5
A Small Boy and Others offers a glimpse into the formative years of renowned author Henry James. In this autobiographical work, James reflec…

The Figure in the Carpet

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4
The story ostensibly concerns a young literary critics who greatly admires the writer Hugh Vereker. A meeting with Vereker, however, shows h…

The Altar of the Dead

Read by Dorlene Kaplan 4.5
A fable of literally life and death significance, the story explores how the protagonist tries to keep the remembrance of his dead friends, …

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