Henry James' novel The Tragic Muse epitomizes the author's unique style of psychological realism and complex characterizations. Set in the artistic world of London and Paris, the narrative follows the aspiring actress Miriam Rooth and the dilettante painter Nick Dormer as they navigate the demands of their respective artistic pursuits and personal relationships. James' prose is distinguished by its intricate detailing of emotions and motivations, providing a nuanced exploration of human nature and ambition. The novel situates itself within the broader literary context of the late 19th...

"The Real Thing" is a short story by Henry James, which plays with the reality-illusion dichotomy that fascinated James, especially in the latter stages of his career. The story portrays the unfortunate victims of a society in which reality and representation are closely intertwined in ways that make art a difficult project to untangle the two.

Hyacinth Robinson, a young man and a skilled bookbinder, meets revolutionary Paul Muniment and gets involved in radical politics. One night in the theatre Hyacinth meets the radiantly beautiful Princess Casamassima, who has become a revolutionary herself and lives apart from her dull husband. Meanwhile, Hyacinth has committed himself to carrying out a terrorist assassination, though the exact time and place have not yet been specified to him, and soon hi finds himself between the love and the ideology.

Daisy Miller portrays the courtship of the beautiful American girl Daisy Miller by Winterbourne, a sophisticated compatriot of hers. His pursuit of her is hampered by her own flirtatiousness, which is frowned upon by the other expatriates when they meet in Switzerland and Italy.

The Bostonians is a novel by Henry James. This bittersweet tragicomedy centers on an odd triangle of characters: Basil Ransom, a political conservative from Mississippi; Olive Chancellor, Ransom's cousin and a Boston feminist; and Verena Tarrant, a pretty, young protégée of Olive's in the feminist movement. The storyline concerns the struggle between Ransom and Olive for Verena's allegiance and affection, though the novel also includes a wide panorama of political activists, newspaper people, and quirky eccentrics. Unlike much of James' work, The Bostonians deals with explicitly political...

Otra vuelta de tuerca, escrita por Henry James, es una novela de terror gótico que sigue la historia de una institutriz que debe cuidar a dos niños en una casa rural en Inglaterra. El libro se destaca por su intrincada trama psicológica y su estilo narrativo detallado que crea una atmósfera de suspenso inquietante. Publicada en 1898, esta obra maestra de la literatura victoriana es considerada una de las mejores historias de fantasmas de todos los tiempos. La tensión entre lo real y lo sobrenatural, así como la exploración de la mente humana, hacen que Otra vuelta de tuerca sea una...

Washington Square is a tragicomedy that recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughter and her brilliant, unemotional father. The plot of the novel is based upon a true story told to James by his close friend, British actress Fanny Kemble. The book is often compared with Jane Austen's work for the clarity and grace of its prose and its intense focus on family relationships. Dr. Austin Sloper, a wealthy and highly successful physician, lives in Washington Square, New York with his daughter Catherine. Catherine is a sweet-natured young woman who is a great disappointment to her father,...

Henry James' novel 'Washington Square' delves into the complexities of relationships and society in 19th century New York. Through a nuanced exploration of the character Catherine Sloper, James examines themes of family dynamics, wealth, and love in a subtle and psychologically astute manner. The novel is characterized by its detailed character development and subtle yet powerful prose, showcasing James' mastery of psychological insight and interpersonal relationships. James' exploration of the limitations placed on women in society during this time period adds depth to the narrative, making...

The Wings of the Dove tells the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress stricken with a serious disease, and her effect on the people around her. Some of these people befriend Milly with honorable motives, while others are more self-interested. Kate Croy and Merton Densher are two betrothed Londoners who desperately want to marry but have very little money. Kate is constantly put upon by family troubles, and is now living with her domineering aunt, Maud Lowder. Into their WORLD comes Milly Theale, an enormously rich young American woman who had previously met and fallen in love with...

Lambert Strether, a middle-aged, yet not broadly experienced, man from Massachusetts, agrees to assume a mission for his wealthy fiancée: go to Paris and rescue her supposedly wayward son, Chad Newsome, from the clutches of a presumably wicked woman, and bring him back to the family business. On his trip in England and France Strether will encounter unexpected complications.