An outstanding Four Volume collection of the unearthly from the pen of a master Henry James was a notable American author who lived and worked in England for forty years of his life-becoming a nationalised British subject shortly before his death. He is especially remembered for his portrayal of Americans abroad and for the creativity and freedom he displayed within his diverse literary perspectives. His novels remain highly regarded and continually read. Among them are Washington Square, The Bostonians, The Ambassadors and others. In any list of James' notable achievements one title...
An outstanding Four Volume collection of the unearthly from the pen of a master Henry James was a notable American author who lived and worked in ...
Although Henry James was himself none too fond of 'The Europeans', the novel has nevertheless proved to be a firm favourite with readers ever since its publication in 1878. The juxtaposition of two cultures with their differing values and expectations was fertile ground for James' comic genius, and he uses the varied interplay of characters to poke fun at the social mores of the day while at the same time attempting a more serious critique of New England society.
Although Henry James was himself none too fond of 'The Europeans', the novel has nevertheless proved to be a firm favourite with readers ever since it...
The Aspern Papers is a novella written by Henry James, originally published in The Atlantic Monthly in 1888, with its first book publication later in the same year. One of James' best-known and most acclaimed longer tales, The Aspern Papers is based on an anecdote that James heard about a Shelley devotee who tried to obtain some valuable letters written by the poet. Set in Venice, The Aspern Papers demonstrates James' ability to generate suspense while never neglecting the development of his characters...
The Aspern Papers is a novella written by Henry James, originally published in The Atlantic Monthly in 1888, with its first book publication later in ...
The Golden Bowl is a novel set in England. It's a complex study of marriage and adultery, and what a few critics have called the "major phase" of James' career. The Golden Bowl explores the interrelationships between a father and daughter and their spouses.
The Golden Bowl is a novel set in England. It's a complex study of marriage and adultery, and what a few critics have called the "major phase" of Jame...
This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1910 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James was born in New York City in 1843. One of thirteen children, James had an unorthodox early education, switching between schools, private tutors and private reading.. James published his first story, 'A Tragedy of Error', in the Continental Monthly in 1864, when he was twenty years old. In 1876, he emigrated to London, where he remained for the vast majority of the rest of his life, becoming a British citizen in 1915. From this point on, he was a...
This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1910 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James wa...
This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1897 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James was born in New York City in 1843. One of thirteen children, James had an unorthodox early education, switching between schools, private tutors and private reading.. James published his first story, 'A Tragedy of Error', in the Continental Monthly in 1864, when he was twenty years old. In 1876, he emigrated to London, where he remained for the vast majority of the rest of his life, becoming a British citizen in 1915. From this point on, he was a...
This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1897 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James wa...
Henry James (1843 - 1916) was born in American but eventually settled in England. He is considered to be a key figure of 19th-century literary realism. His writing explores the perceptions of a character, and his works have been compared with impressionist paintings. His novels brought new life and interest into narrative fiction. This omnibus edition includes his notable works: The American, The Turn of the Screw, The Portrait of a Lady, The Wings of the Dove, Daisy Miller, The Ambassadors
Henry James (1843 - 1916) was born in American but eventually settled in England. He is considered to be a key figure of 19th-century literary realism...
