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 Bostonians, Vol. 1 & 2

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

The Art of Fiction

Read by Julie VW 4.6
A lecture on the art of fiction, given by the English critic Walter Besant on April 25, 1884, and an answer to the lecture by American write…

The Real Thing

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.4
The Real Thing is, on one level, a somewhat ironic tale of an artist and two rather particular models. Yet it also raises questions about th…

Daisy Miller: A Study in Two Parts

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Daisy Miller is an 1878 novella by Henry James. It portrays the confused courtship of the eponymous American girl by Winterbourne, a compatr…

The Siege of London

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.4
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,…

Sir Edmund Orme

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.6
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 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…

Italian Hours

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

The Princess Casamassima

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.4
Princess Casamassima can be read on several levels: first, as a political and social novel, exploring the anarchistic and revolutionary unde…

Partial Portraits

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In this book, writer Henry James gives wonderful and probing insights into the lives and works of many famous and interesting writers, some …

The Portrait of a Lady, Volume 2

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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 Liar

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The Liar by Henry James explores the intricate dynamics of love, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the bac…

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 Death of the Lion

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This short novel is a black comedy about fame, manipulation, pretension, and surviving it all. The narrator, a reprehensible and seedy journ…

The Turn of the Screw

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The Turn of the Screw is a haunting novella by Henry James that delves into the unsettling world of the supernatural. Set in a remote Englis…

The Reverberator

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.3
Another Jamesian look at Americans in Paris. What happens when a reporter for an American scandal sheet (The Reverberator) is looking for a …

The Awkward Age

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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 Beast in the Jungle

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The Beast in the Jungle is a poignant exploration of fate and the human condition, centered on John Marcher, a man who believes he is destin…

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 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 …

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