Books by Henry James

A young governess. A remote house. Two silent children. When less than benevolent ghosts are added into this already precarious mixture - chaos ensues. A gothic novella that explores fear, innocence, and vulnerability, ‘The Turn of the Screw’ is a masterful tragedy bound to entice all fans of the supernatural. Considered Henry James’ paranormal legacy, it was made into the classic chiller "The Innocents" (1961), and the modern adaptation "The Others" (2001) starring Nicole Kidman.Regarded as one of the greatest novelists in the English language, Henry James (1843-1916) was thrice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was born in the United States, but lived and worked in Europe. Mainly occupied with portraying the cultural clash between the Old World and the New World, he explored these themes in his most notable novels, ‘The Portrait of a Lady’ and ‘The Wings of the Dove’. His gripping explorations are unmissable for fans of Edith Wharton, George Eliot, and Joseph Conrad.

¿The Portrait of a Lady is entirely successful in giving one the sense of having met somebody far too radiantly good for this world.¿-Rebecca West¿A fairy tale in reverse.¿ -The Sunday TimesHenry James¿s The Portrait of a Lady is regarded as one of the towering works of Victorian literature; an exceptional examination of the disparate nature between Americans and Europeans, and the divides between contentment and money. Isabel Archer, one of the most compelling heroines of American literature, is at the center of this moving story about the manners and mores of 19th Century life.The Portrait of a Lady opens as the beautiful and fiery American Isabel Archer travels to England to visit her wealthy Aunt Touchett. She is introduced her Uncle Touchett, her cousin Ralph, and the local nobleman, Lord Warburton, who wastes no time in asking for Isabel¿s hand in marriage. In character with Isabel¿s independent spirt, she refuses the proposal, and while on a trip to London receives a second proposal from an American suitor; once again, she refuses. When she learns that her uncle is deathly ill, Isabel returns to the Touchett home, where she inherits a great fortune following his death. Traveling to Italy with her Aunt as a great heiress, she is introduced to Gilbert Osmond, a self-centered and calculating American expatriate. Despite the warnings from her family and friends, Isabel falls for Osborne and in turn is pulled the darkness of deception. The Portrait of a Lady is a tragic yet humane masterpiece of American literature.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Portrait of a Lady is both modern and readable.

" James] is the most intelligent man of his generation." -T. S. Eliot "The economy of horror is carried to its last degree."-Edith Wharton "The most hopelessly evil story that we could have read in any literature"-The Independent Henry James' The Turn of the Screw (1898) is one of the most gripping psychological novellas ever written; a grim tale that could equally be a tale of madness or a tale of the supernatural. The depths and meaning of this story has been one of the most fascinating literary debates in all of literature. The intriguing asymmetry of The Turn of the Screw, between the seen vs. unseen, the internal v. the external, and good vs. evil, rises this book beyond what can be described as a simple ghost story. The novella begins on Christmas Eve with the recitation of a letter. The story quickly shifts to the perspective of a governess, who is the subject of the strangely ambiguous story. She had been employed by a dashing bachelor to take care of his niece and nephew in a remote country home. To her surprise, she is requested not to reach the uncle of the children under any circumstance. She is smitten by Flora, the little girl, but receives a letter that the boy, Miles, has been expelled from his school and would not be able to return. One evening, strolling outside, the governess is shocked to see a man in the tower of the house, and later in a window. When she describes him to Mrs. Grouse, the maid, she is informed that the description matches that of a former valet, who had died. Later, while at the lake with Flora, the governess sees a second apparition, that of the governess who proceeded her. As the ghosts eventually occupy the house, the governess develops a fearful obsession of the corruption of the children by the terrifying spirits. This gripping work of the unknown and moral decline is one of the most haunting pieces of fiction in the western canon. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Turn of the Screw is both modern and readable.

"[James] is the most intelligent man of his generation." -T. S. Eliot "Reading Henry James is like putting a new faculty to the test. This is the true morality.¿-Anita Brookner ¿A very modern story about aimless lives and messy marriages¿- Paul TherouxHenry James¿ What Maisie Knew (1897) is one of the author's most piercing works of fiction, am impassioned look at the events of a young girls life as she is shuffled between her self-absorbed divorced parents. In this astonishingly modern novel, the damaging constructs of society and the illusions of respectability are seen through the perspective of an unforgettable child from her earliest years until a teenager.Maisie Farange, only six-years old at the onset of the novel, is a child of two narcissistic parents: Beale and Ida, who are only using the young child as a pawn in their own egomaniacal games. As the bitter divorce of her parents is settled in split custody, the emotional cruelty only increases. She is cared for by two governesses; the homely Mrs. Wix at her Mother¿s house, and the beautiful Miss Overmore at her father¿s home. As each parent re-marries much younger spouses, and those relationship in turn fail, Maisie is entangled in a web of moral corruption and psychological abuse. James¿s tragic story of an innocent child caught between the corruption of the adult world is a thought-provoking and devastating meditation on failed responsibility.

Questo racconto dell’orrore di fine Ottocento può essere classificato come una storia di fantasmi. In Inghilterra, una giovane istitutrice accetta il compito di occuparsi di due bambini, Miles e Flora, in seguito alla morte della prima istitutrice. La donna si accorge sin da subito dell’alone di mistero che avvolge i due fanciulli e intende scoprire quale segreto si celi dietro a quella che apparentemente sembra un’intelligenza fuori dal comune. Finché una notte viene turbata dalla visione di due persone che non conosce, che appaiono e poi svaniscono senza lasciare traccia...Da questa novella dal sapore horror e gotico sono stati tratti numerosi drammi radiofonici e sceneggiati televisivi.Henry James (1843-1916) è stato un celebre scrittore e critico letterario statunitense naturalizzato britannico. I suoi scritti affrontano diverse tematiche, dalla condizione della donna al diritto di voto, fino al tema "internazionale", ovvero il conflitto tra la giovane America e la vecchia Europa, a cui si resta particolarmente fedele durante l’intera carriera. In questo contesto ricordiamo i romanzi "Ritratto di signora", "Gli americani" e "L’Europeo". La cospicua opera di Henry James si compone di circa venti romanzi e oltre cento racconti, tra cui il celebre "Il giro di vite".

"Retrato de una dama" es sin duda una de las obras capitales de la literatura norteamericana, además de ser una de las novelas más aclamadas de Henry James, que nos presenta aquí un demoledor retrato de la mujer del siglo XIX.Para su construcción el autor se inspiró inicialmente en una persona real, su prima Minny Temple, a la que transformó en un personaje de ficción, Isabel, que es la representación de una mujer moderna libre de prejuicios morales.Isabel es una chica huérfana a su llegada a Londres, más inteligente que la media, así que suple su falta de patrimonio económico con otro capital: su inteligencia. Esta libertad, que depende paradójicamente de su pobreza, se ve truncada cuando hereda una fortuna de su primo, convirtiéndose así en una mujer independiente pero vulnerable, ya que ahora su posición económica suscitan un interés para los que quieran aprovecharse de su estatus.«Ella era inteligente y generosa; era de natural noble y abierto; pero ¿qué iba a hacer consigo misma? La pregunta era peculiar, porque con la mayoría de las mujeres uno no tenía ocasión de formularla. La mayoría de las mujeres no hacían consigo mismas nada en absoluto. Esperaban, en actitudes pasivas más o menos airosas, a que pasara un hombre y les proporcionara un destino. La originalidad de Isabel consistía en que le daba a uno impresión de tener intenciones propias.»Al igual que el resto de personajes femeninos que aparecen en la obra, Isabel es una heroína moderna que se enfrenta al choque cultural al casarse en Inglaterra y verse sometida a las leyes decimonónicas que rigen la figura de la mujer en el matrimonio en ese país, siendo este enfrentamiento entrecultura norteamericana y europea uno de los temas centrales de la obra del autor.Nosotros, los lectores, nos vamos enterando de lo que le ocurre a Isabel a través de un narrador en tercera persona, pero que a diferencia del estilo de la época y la literatura anterior, no lo sabe todo ni está por encima de todo, y nos va dando tan sólo lo que el personaje deja salir a la superficie en ese momento, generando la ambigüedad y profundidad psicológica en los personajes que caracterizan la obra de Henry James.Henry James (1843 - 1916) fue un escritor y crítico literario estadounidense y nacionalizado británico, conocido por sus novelas y relatos basados en el punto de vista, técnica que le permitió el análisis psicológico de sus personajes. Narrador de dramas costumbristas, también se interesó por el género de intriga, suspenso y lo sobrenatural.

Christopher Newman, un benestante uomo d'affari americano un po' goffo ma ben intenzionato, sta viaggiando in Europa per la prima volta. Un giorno, incontra e si innamora perdutamente dell'aristocratica giovane vedova Claire de Bellegarde. La famiglia francese di Claire, però, non ama i modi americani di Christopher e si oppone alla sua offerta di matrimonio. Ma quando l'americano scopre uno sporco segreto di famiglia la situazione si ribalta all'improvviso. Cosa succederà?Henry James (1843-1916) è stato un autore americano. Già da giovane considerato uno più abili scrittori di racconti brevi del suo tempo, James è passato alla storia per aver scritto opere classiche come Daisy Miller (1878) e Ritratto di signora (1881), quest'ultimo adattato anche nell'omonimo film con Nicole Kidman e John Malkovich.Avendo trascorso gran parte della sua vita in Europa, James divenne cittadino britannico poco prima di morire.

A governess is hired by a bachelor to take care of his nephew and niece. She has barely arrives at the house that she starts seeing ghosts and having other supernatural visions. She decides to share her frightening experience with the maid of the house, Mrs. Grose. The maid, however, is not surprised and tells the governess that the ghosts are those of Peter Quint and Miss Jessel.What are the ghosts doing in the house? Were Peter Quint and Miss Jessel murdered? Are they seek revenge? Will the governess stay in the house or will she run away?Find all the answers in Henry James’ most famous ghost story "The Turn of the Screw" from 1898.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Henry James (1843 – 1916) is regarded as being one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Born in the United States, he mostly lived and worked in Europe, and he was largely preoccupied with the clash of personalities and cultures between the Old World and the New World. He explored this topic in his famous novels "The Portrait of a Lady" and "The Wings of the Dove". James was thrice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

What can destroy sisterly love faster than a love triangle?"The Romance of Certain Old Clothes" tells the story of two sisters: Viola and Perdita, described as equally beautiful. Both women fall in love with Mr. Arthur Lloyd, who then must choose between them. The sisters vow not to be angry at his choice but after Lloyd chooses Perdita, Viola falls into jealousy and depression. Discover what is she ready to do to win the man of her heart in this story of dramatic rivalry.Henry James (1843 – 1916) is regarded one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Born in the United States, but mainly living and working in Europe, he was largely occupied with the clash of personalities and cultures between the Old World and the New World. He explored this topic in his famous novels 'The Portrait of a Lady' and 'The Wings of the Dove'. James was thrice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

One of James’ most popular novellas, "The Aspern Papers" is based on the letters exchanged between the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife’s stepsister Claire Clermont. An unnamed narrator sets on a journey to discover some long-lost letters, reaches Venice, and then has to decide what to do with his mission and life at the same time. A philosophically and psychologically engaging tale, "The Aspern Papers" can be read as a detective novel, romance, and a tragedy. The author pays special attention to the characters’ inner worlds, creating a compelling and intriguing tale, suitable for readers of James and short fiction alike.Henry James (1843 – 1916) is regarded one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Born in the United States, but mainly living and working in Europe, he was largely occupied with the clash of personalities and cultures between the Old World and the New World. He explored this topic in his famous novels 'The Portrait of a Lady' and 'The Wings of the Dove'. James was thrice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Dette er historien om den smukke unge amerikanske Daisy, der med sin umiddelbare væremåde kommer så galt af sted i datidens bornerte og stive Italien. Den gamle og den ny verden støder sammen her i skildringen af den ligefremme amerikanerindes besøg i Europa, hvor hun på grund af sin uskyld og naive tilgang til verden bliver opfattet uanstændig.Den amerikanske forfatter Henry James (1843-1916) skrev mellem 1870 og 1904 en række romaner og noveller, der har givet ham status som en af epokens største prosaister og en eminent skildrer af den menneskelige psyke. Ved siden af sine realistiske værker (Europæerne, Portræt af en dame m.fl .) skrev James også adskillige spøgelseshistorier. Han var optaget af genren, men ønskede at flytte den fra det kulørtovernaturlige over i det mere raffineretsubtile, hvor det uhyggelige grænser lige op til det almindelige og hverdagslige.

Henry James OM (1843-1916) was an Anglo-American novelist. He was one of the most important literary people of the late 19th century. James was the son of Henry James Senior, a clergyman, and the brother of William James, the psychologist and philosopher. He grew up mostly in the United States but spent the majority of his life in England. He became a British citizen in 1915. His sister, Alice James, was also a writer. In his novels, he wrote from the viewpoint of one of the characters. Some literary critics compared this to impressionist painting. In his own literary criticism, James insisted that writers be allowed the greatest possible freedom in how they looked at the world.

En præstedatter får i sin første stilling som guvernante ansvaret for to børn, Flora og Miles, som opholder sig på herregården "Bly" sammen med en ældre husholderske, madam Grose. Flora og Miles er overfladisk set de rene englebørn, men synes at være under indflydelse af genfærdene af to tidligere ansatte på Bly, guvernanten frøken Jessel og den dæmoniske forvalter Quint.Klassisk psykologisk gyser fra 1898, her i udgave baseret på den første danske oversættelse fra 1899.

This carefully crafted ebook: "e;The Princess Casamassima (The Unabridged Edition)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Princess Casamassima is the story of an intelligent but confused young London bookbinder, Hyacinth Robinson, who becomes involved in radical politics and a terrorist assassination plot. Amanda Pynsent, an impoverished seamstress, has adopted Hyacinth Robinson, the illegitimate son of her old friend Florentine Vivier, a Frenchwoman of less than sterling repute, and an English lord. Florentine had stabbed her lover to death several years ago, and Pinnie (as Miss Pynsent is nicknamed) takes Hyacinth to see her as she lies dying at Millbank prison. Hyacinth eventually learns that the dying woman is his mother and that she murdered his father. Many years pass. Hyacinth, now a young man and a skilled bookbinder, meets revolutionary Paul Muniment and gets involved in radical politics. Hyacinth also has a coarse but lively girlfriend, Millicent Henning, and one night they go to the theatre. There Hyacinth meets the radiantly beautiful Princess Casamassima... Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-British writer who spent most of his writing career in Britain. He is regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. This carefully crafted ebook: "e;The Princess Casamassima (The Unabridged Edition)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

I slutet av 1800-talet anställs en ung kvinna som guvernant hos en förmögen änkling. Det är med vaga villkor som hon packar ihop sin koffert och reser ut på den engelska landsbygden, till slottet Bly, för att undervisa syskonparet Miles och Flora. Till en början är arbetet trivsamt, guvernanten avgudar lilla Flora och hon kommer dessutom väl överens med slottets hushållerska Mrs. Grose. Men lugnet och trivseln ska komma att omkullkastas när barnen plötsligt börjar visa upp tvivelaktiga beteendemönster, samtidigt som guvernanten tycker sig se hotfulla vålnader flanera runt på slottet. Övertygad om att det är spöken som förpestar tillvaron på Bly, börjar hon undersöka husets förflutna, jämsides som hon allt mer paranoidt kämpar med att försöka skydda barnen. Skruvens vridning (The Turn of the Screw) av Henry James gavs ut för första gången år 1898 och har kommit att betraktas som en av de främsta gotiska skräckberättelserna. Hösten 2020 är skräckberättelsen återigen representerad i Netflix-serien The Haunting of Bly Manor. Henry James (1841-1916) föddes in i en förmögen amerikansk familj, men flyttade tidigt till England och blev så småningom engelsk medborgare. Trots den begränsade litterära produktion han lämnade efter sig, är han fortfarande ett stort författarnamn, framför allt i USA och England. Skruvens vridning har filmatiserats otaliga gånger, men troligtvis gjort sig mest känd genom Jack Claytons version från 1961. Henry James valdes 1898 som ledamot på livstid för National Institute of Arts and Letters.

Ein Klassiker der Geistergeschichten jetzt als Netflix-Serie. Am Kamin eines südenglischen Landhauses wird eine Geistergeschichte vorgelesen: Eine Gouvernante kümmert sich auf dem Landsitz Bly um zwei Waisenkinder. Schon bald erscheinen ihr immer wieder Geister, in denen sie den früheren Diener und ihre Vorgängerin zu erkennen glaubt, die auf mysteriöse Weise gestorben sind. Um die Kinder vor ihnen zu retten, steigert sich die Gouvernante in einen Wahn, mit dem sie den Kindern jedoch mehr schadet als hilft...Henry James (1843-1916) war ein amerikanisch-britischer Schriftsteller, der durch seinen Vater bereits in frühen Jahren mit klassischer Literatur in Berührung kam. Er reiste durch Europa und studierte in New York, London, Paris, Bologna, Bonn und Genf. Sein umfassendes Werk ist sehr vielseitig, wobei „The Portrait of a Lady" sein wohl bekanntester Roman ist. 1875 zog er nach einiger Zeit in Paris permanent nach England und nahm später die britische Staatsbürgerschaft an.

One of Henry James's most enduringly popular works, Daisy Miller, here published in its original 1879 version, is a masterly, psychologically nuanced dissection of social mores and a merciless critique of convention and staid respectability.