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 Death of the Lion

Read by Jacquerie 4.3
This short novel is a black comedy about fame, manipulation, pretension, and surviving it all. The narrator, a reprehensible and seedy journ…

A Small Boy and Others

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

The Way It Came

Read by Tony Addison 4.4
Best known under the title "The Friends Of The Friends" and chosen under that title for his classic fantasy anthology "Black …

The Beast in the Jungle (version 2)

Read by Tony Addison 5
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…

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 Wings of the Dove

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"The Wings of the Dove," published in 1902, represents to my memory a very old--if I shouldn't perhaps rather say a very young--mo…

The Last of the Valerii

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.3
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 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 …

Madame de Mauves

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Considered an early masterpiece, "Madame de Mauves" is the first of Henry James's 'international contrasts'. It recounts the story…

A London Life

Read by Deborah Percy 4
A devoted sister attempts to check her sibling's scandalous behavior in the world of British high society. A delightful comedy of Anglo-Ame…

The Ivory Tower

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An unfinished manuscript written in ponderous, convoluted language making possible subterfuge and frankness in wealthy American society of J…

Owen Wingrave

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Owen Wingrave explores the conflict between personal conviction and familial duty through the story of a young man from a prestigious milita…

Collaboration

Read by David Wales 4.4
It is Paris sometime after the Franco-Prussian War (1870--Germany won--the French Second Republic collapsed--France embittered). A French po…

Lord Beaupre

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 3.8
What is a young man to do, when because of his pleasant disposition, and (of course) his considerable wealth, he finds himself besieged by b…

The Lesson of the Master

Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019) 4.2
A promising young writer meets an older man whose works have inspired him, as well as a highly intelligent and attractive young woman, at a …

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, …

Confidence

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This light and somewhat awkward comedy centers on artist Bernard Longueville, scientist Gordon Wright, and the sometimes inscrutable heroine…

An International Episode

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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…

Hawthorne

Read by James Hutchisson
A brief biographical sketch and critical analysis of the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of the preeminent writers of the nineteenth-centu…

The Sense of the Past

Read by Mark Leder 2
Ralph Pendrel of New York City is bequested an 18th century house in London. He travels back in time and meets an ancestor of the same name…

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