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 Siege of London
Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Henry James
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 Last of the Valerii
Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Henry James
An unnamed American painter resident in Rome serves as narrator in this story, watching as his god-daughter Martha, becomes the wife of Prin…
The Papers
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Henry James
Today the world is awash with “celebrities” whose only accomplishment is being celebrated by the media in all its various forms. Henry James…
Sir Edmund Orme
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Henry James
Henry James wrote a number of ghost stories -- The Turn of the Screw being the most famous. Did he believe in ghosts himself, as did many of…
The Birthplace
Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Henry James
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 Altar of the Dead
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Henry James
A fable of literally life and death significance, the story explores how the protagonist tries to keep the remembrance of his dead friends, …
The Other House
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Henry James
A dramatic tale of passion and unrequited love, involving a deathbed promise, murder and a cover-up, all of which takes place in a tight-kni…
The Death of the Lion
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Henry James
This short novel is a black comedy about fame, manipulation, pretension, and surviving it all. The narrator, a reprehensible and seedy journ…
Confidence
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Henry James
This light and somewhat awkward comedy centers on artist Bernard Longueville, scientist Gordon Wright, and the sometimes inscrutable heroine…
A Small Boy and Others
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Henry James
A Small Boy and Others is a book of autobiography by Henry James published in 1913. The book covers James's earliest years and discusses his…
The Sacred Fount
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Henry James
Published in 1901, The Sacred Fount delves into the interior observations and obsessions of one Englishman during a weekend gathering in the…
The Way It Came
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Henry James
Best known under the title "The Friends Of The Friends" and chosen under that title for his classic fantasy anthology "Black …
An International Episode
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Henry James
Two men visiting the US from London meet a pair of charming women who return the visit the following year in London. Romantic intrigues, mis…
Collaboration
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Henry James
It is Paris sometime after the Franco-Prussian War (1870--Germany won--the French Second Republic collapsed--France embittered). A French po…
Italian Hours
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Henry James
A loving recollection of the writer’s experiences, over many decades, of Italian places, people and art. - Summary by barbara2
The Tragic Muse
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Henry James
Art or politics, this is the question Nick Dormer dealls with in the course of this novel. Mirian Ruth, an aspiring actress, is the "tr…
The Third Person
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Henry James
The Third Person is an amusing spoof on spooking. The 'ghostly man about the house' in whom two increasingly competitive maiden ladies come …
The Jolly Corner (Version 2)
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Henry James
"A miraculous masterpiece" it seemed to Henry James, who wrote it. What actually happens in this most remarkable story (though at…
The Beast in the Jungle (version 2)
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Henry James
One of James's last great stories, it is not actually a ghost story but has every claim to be considered such with its mysterious spectral e…
Wheels - The First Cycle
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Nancy Cunard, Arnold James, Victor Tait Perowne, Helen Rootham, Edith Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell, Osbert Sitwell, Edward Wyndham Tennant, Iris Tree and Henry James
A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family, the first in 1916. Apart from Edith, Osbert and…