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 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 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 …

Partial Portraits

Read by Rita Boutros 5
In this book, writer Henry James gives wonderful and probing insights into the lives and works of many famous and interesting writers, some …

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 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 …

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 Turn of the Screw

Read by Nikolle Doolin 3.8
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 Beast in the Jungle

Read by Rob James 3.8
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…

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 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 Other House

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A dramatic tale of passion and unrequited love, involving a deathbed promise, murder and a cover-up, all of which takes place in a tight-kni…

Wheels - The First Cycle

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A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family, the first in 1916. Apart from Edith, Osbert and…

Wheels - The Second Cycle

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A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family between 1916 and 1922. The second volume, publis…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 Sacred Fount

Read by skoval 3
Published in 1901, The Sacred Fount delves into the interior observations and obsessions of one Englishman during a weekend gathering in the…

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…

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