Short Stories/Novellas
My Friend Bingham is a novel written by the acclaimed author, Henry James. The story follows the life of a young American, Bingham, who moves to Europe to pursue his passion for art. He meets a group of intellectuals and artists who become his close friends, including the protagonist, the narrator of the story. The novel explores their relationships, their struggles with identity and creativity, and the conflicts they face as they navigate the cultural differences between America and Europe.As the story progresses, Bingham's artistic career begins to take off, and he becomes increasingly successful. However, his success comes at a cost, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his friends and begins to question the authenticity of his art. The novel is a poignant exploration of the nature of friendship, creativity, and the human condition, told through the eyes of an insightful and compassionate narrator.With his signature style of psychological realism and keen observation of human behavior, James paints a vivid portrait of Bingham and his friends, capturing the nuances of their personalities and the complexities of their relationships. My Friend Bingham is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a profound meditation on the meaning of friendship, art, and life itself.I started at a hard run. I left the beach behind me, passed the white cottage at whose garden gate two women were gossiping, and reached the hotel stable, where I had the good fortune to find a vehicle at my disposal. I drove straight back to the white cottage. One of the women had disappeared, and the other was lingering among her flowers, a middle-aged, keen-eyed person. As I descended and hastily addressed her, I read in her rapid glance an anticipation of evil tidings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
""The Romance of Certain Old Clothes"" is a short story written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around a family of sisters, who inherit a set of beautiful, antique clothes from their grandmother. The clothes are said to be cursed, and as the sisters wear them over the years, they become embroiled in a series of tragic events. The story is narrated by a ghostly figure, who watches the events unfold and provides insight into the family's history and the significance of the cursed clothes. James' writing style is known for its complexity and depth, and ""The Romance of Certain Old Clothes"" is no exception, exploring themes such as fate, inheritance, and the power of objects. Overall, the story is a haunting and atmospheric tale of family secrets and the dark forces that can shape our lives.Towards each other, however, they were somewhat more on the offensive. They were good sisterly friends, betwixt whom it would take more than a day for the seeds of jealousy to sprout and bear fruit; but the young girls felt that the seeds had been sown on the day that Mr. Lloyd came into the house. Each made up her mind that, if she should be slighted, she would bear her grief in silence, and that no-one should be any the wiser; for if they had a great deal of love, they had also a great deal of pride.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Story Of A Masterpiece is a novel written by the famous American author, Henry James. This book tells the story of a painting that is considered a masterpiece and the various people who are involved in its creation and ownership. The novel begins with a wealthy American art collector, Bernard Longueville, who is searching for a painting to add to his collection. He comes across a painting in a small Italian town and becomes obsessed with it. The painting is owned by a young Italian woman, Angela Vivian, who inherited it from her father. Bernard becomes infatuated with Angela and tries to buy the painting from her, but she refuses. He then befriends her and her family in an effort to get closer to the painting. However, his obsession with the painting and Angela causes him to neglect his own life and relationships. The novel also explores the relationship between Angela and her cousin, Captain Lovelock, who is also interested in the painting and tries to manipulate Angela into selling it. Throughout the book, James explores themes of love, obsession, and the power of art. The story is told through the perspectives of various characters, allowing the reader to see the painting and its impact on the characters from different angles. Overall, The Story Of A Masterpiece is a compelling novel that delves into the world of art and the complex relationships that can form around it.""Exactly, but not at all in that sentimental tone. I took him to Mrs. Denbigh; they found they were sixth cousins by marriage; he came to see us the next day, and insisted upon our going to his studio. It was a miserable place. I believe he was very poor. At least Mrs. Denbigh offered him some money, and he frankly accepted it. She attempted to spare his sensibilities by telling him that, if he liked, he could paint her a picture in return. He said he would if he had time. Later, he came up into Switzerland, and the following Winter we met him in Paris.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
1875 short story by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality.
Unfortunately, there is no book titled ""At Isella"" by James Henry in our database. Could you please provide more information or clarify the title?It seemed altogether a larger possibility than any he had been prepared for that on his complaining of the cold I should offer him the use of my overcoat. Of this and of other personal belongings he ventured to inquire the price, and indeed seemed oppressed with the sudden expensiveness of the world. But now that he was fairly launched he was moving in earnest. He was to reach Brieg, if possible, in time for the night diligence over the Simplon, which was to deposit him at the Hospice on the summit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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We had been talking about the masters who had achieved but a single masterpiece -- the artists and poets who but once in their lives had known the divine afflatus and touched the high level of perfection. Our host had been showing us a charming little cabinet picture by a painter whose name we had never heard and who, after this single spasmodic bid for fame, had apparently relapsed into obscurity and mediocrity. There was some discussion as to the frequency of this phenomenon; during which, I observed, H------ sat silent, finishing his cigar with a meditative air and looking at the picture which was being handed round the table. "I don't know how common a case it is," he said at last, "but I have seen it. I have known a poor fellow who painted his one masterpiece, and" -- he added with a smile -- "he didn't even paint that. He made his bid for fame and missed it." We all knew H------ for a clever man who had seen much of men and manners and had a great stock of reminiscences. Someone immediately questioned him further and while I was engrossed with the raptures of my neighbor over the little picture, he was induced to tell his tale. If I were to doubt whether it would bear repeating, I should only have to remember how that charming woman, our hostess, who had left the table, ventured back in rustling rose-color to pronounce our lingering a want of gallantry and finding us a listening circle, sank into her chair in spite of our cigars and heard the story out so graciously that, when the catastrophe was reached, she glanced across at me and showed me a tear in each of her beautiful eyes.
1874 novel by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality.
The Last of the Valerii is a novella written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is set in Rome and revolves around the Valerii family, who are of ancient Roman descent. The protagonist of the story is a young American woman named Charlotte, who is visiting Rome with her mother. Charlotte becomes fascinated by the Valerii family and their history, particularly the last surviving member, Prince Cassimiro.As Charlotte spends more time with the Valerii family, she becomes increasingly drawn to Cassimiro, despite his reserved and distant nature. The story explores the themes of love, duty, and tradition, as Charlotte struggles to reconcile her feelings for Cassimiro with the expectations of her own society.Throughout the novella, James masterfully weaves together the historical and cultural context of Rome with the personal struggles of his characters. The Last of the Valerii is a poignant and insightful exploration of the complexities of human relationships, and a testament to James' skill as a writer.She rode with him sometimes in the tufty shadow of aqueducts and tombs, and sometimes suffered him to show his beautiful wife at Roman dinners and balls. She played dominoes with him after dinner, and carried out in a desultory way a daily scheme of reading him the newspapers. This observance was subject to fluctuations caused by the Counts invincible tendency to go to sleep, a failing his wife never attempted to disguise or palliate. She would sit and brush the flies from him while he lay picturesquely snoozing, and, if I ventured near him, would place her linger on her lips and whisper that she thought her husband was as handsome asleep as awake.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Adina is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is set in Italy and revolves around a young American woman named Adina, who is visiting the country with her mother. Adina is a beautiful and charming woman, and she quickly captures the attention of the local aristocracy.Adina is pursued by several suitors, including the wealthy and powerful Prince Casamassima. However, Adina is not interested in any of them and instead falls in love with an impoverished Italian painter named Pietro. Despite the disapproval of her mother and the aristocracy, Adina and Pietro continue their relationship.As the story progresses, Adina becomes increasingly disillusioned with the shallow and materialistic society around her. She begins to question her own values and desires, and ultimately must choose between her love for Pietro and the expectations of her family and society.Adina is a complex and nuanced exploration of love, class, and cultural identity. James' prose is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the Italian landscape and society. The novel is a timeless classic, and a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Henry James or in the genre of literary fiction.The days passed by and Angelo's revenge still hung fire. Scrope never met his fate at a short turning of one of the dusky Roman streets; he came in punctually every evening at eleven o'clock. I wondered whether our brooding friend had already spent the sinister force of a nature formed to be lazily contented. I hoped so, but I was wrong. We had gone to walk one afternoon, ----the ladies, Scrope and I, ----in the charming Villa Borghese, and, to escape from the rattle of the fashionable world and it's distraction, we had wandered away to an unfrequented corner where the old mouldering wall and the slim black cypresses and the untrodden grass made, beneath the splendid Roman sky, the most harmonious of pictures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original wor
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"Tell me everything, by all means," I answered, smiling. "I desire nothing better than to lie here in the shade and hear everything." He frowned a little, as if he thought my sympathy a trifle meager. I shook him by the hand and laughed. "The pearl of wisdom," I cried, "is love; honest love in the most convenient concentration of experience I advise you to fall in love." He gave me no smile in response, but drew from his pocket the letter of which I have spoken, held it up, and shook it solemnly. "What is it?" I asked. "It is my sentence " "Not of death, I hope " "Of marriage." "With whom?" "With a person I don't love." This was serious. I stopped smiling, and begged him to explain
Benvolio is a novel written by renowned American author, Henry James. The book tells the story of a young man named Benvolio, who is the son of a wealthy family living in Italy. Benvolio is a sensitive and introspective person, who spends most of his time wandering around the city, observing the people and the world around him.As the novel progresses, Benvolio becomes increasingly disillusioned with his privileged life and the superficiality of the society he is a part of. He begins to question the values and beliefs of his family and peers, and starts to explore his own identity and place in the world.Throughout the book, James explores themes of love, identity, and the human condition. He delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.Benvolio is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy literary fiction and philosophical exploration. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today, more than a century after it was first published.Both his movements and his stillness immediately announced to Benvolio's fine sense that he was blind. In his quality of poet Benvolio was inventive; a brain that is constantly cudgelled for rhymes is tolerably alert. In a few moments, therefore, he had given a vigorous push to the wheel of fortune. Various things had happened. He had made a soft, respectful speech, he hardly knew about what; and the old man had told him he had a delectable voice----a voice that seemed to belong rather to a person of education than to a tradesman's porter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
""Crawford's Consistency"" is a novel written by Henry James, first published in 1880. The story revolves around the character of Mr. Horace Pembroke Crawford, who is a wealthy and successful businessman. Crawford is a man who prides himself on his consistency and his ability to always make the right decisions. He is admired by many for his intelligence, his business acumen, and his unwavering sense of morality.However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Crawford's consistency is not always a virtue. His rigid adherence to his principles and his unwillingness to compromise lead him into a series of conflicts with the people around him. He finds himself at odds with his wife, his business partners, and even his own son.As the story progresses, Crawford begins to question his own consistency and the impact it has on his life. He begins to realize that sometimes it is necessary to make compromises and to adapt to changing circumstances. He struggles to find a balance between his principles and the realities of the world around him.Throughout the novel, James explores themes of morality, ethics, and the struggle between individualism and conformity. ""Crawford's Consistency"" is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a complex and nuanced portrait of a man grappling with the challenges of living a principled life in a complex and ever-changing world.The lightning fell, in fact, a short time afterward. Crawford saw Miss Ingram, admired her, observed her, and loved her. The impression she produced upon him was indeed a sort of summing up of the impression she produced upon society at large. The circumstances of her education and those under which she made her first appearance in the world, were such as to place her beauty in extraordinary relief. She had been brought up more in the manner of an Italian princess of the middle ages----sequestered from conflicting claims of ward-ship than as the daughter of a plain American citizen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Four years ago -- in 1874 -- two young Englishmen had occasion to go to the United States. They crossed the ocean at midsummer, and, arriving in New York on the first day of August, were much struck with the fervid temperature of that city. Disembarking upon the wharf, they climbed into one of those huge high-hung coaches which convey passengers to the hotels, and with a great deal of bouncing and bumping, took their course through Broadway. The midsummer aspect of New York is not, perhaps, the most favorable one; still, it is not without its picturesque and even brilliant side. Nothing could well resemble less a typical English street than the interminable avenue, rich in incongruities, through which our two travelers advanced -- looking out on each side of them at the comfortable animation of the sidewalks, the high-colored, heterogeneous architecture, the huge white marble façades glittering in the strong, crude light, and bedizened with gilded lettering, the multifarious awnings, banners and streamers, the extraordinary number of omnibuses, horsecars and other democratic vehicles, the vendors of cooling fluids, the white trousers and big straw hats of the policemen, the tripping gait of the modish young persons on the pavement, the general brightness, newness, juvenility, both of people and things.
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It was in Rome during the autumn of 1877; a friend then living there but settled now in a South less weighted with appeals and memories happened to mention -- which she might perfectly not have done -- some simple and uninformed American lady of the previous winter, whose young daughter, a child of nature and of freedom, accompanying her from hotel to hotel, had "picked up" by the wayside, with the best conscience in the world, a good-looking Roman, of vague identity, astonished at his luck, yet (so far as might be, by the pair) all innocently, all serenely exhibited and introduced: this at least till the occurrence of some small social check, some interrupting incident, of no great gravity or dignity, and which I forget I had never heard, save on this showing, of the amiable but not otherwise eminent ladies, who weren't in fact named, I think, and whose case had merely served to point a familiar moral; and it must have been just their want of salience that left a margin for the small pencil-mark inveterately signifying, in such connections, "Dramatize, dramatize!" The result of my recognizing a few months later the sense of my pencil-mark was the short chronicle of DAISY MILLER. -- Henry James
Longstaff's Marriage is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book follows the story of a young woman named Millicent Henning who is engaged to marry a wealthy man named Arthur Longstaff. However, as the wedding approaches, Millicent begins to have doubts about her decision to marry Arthur and wonders if she truly loves him.As the story unfolds, Millicent becomes increasingly conflicted about her feelings towards Arthur and her desire for independence. She is torn between her duty to her family and her own desires, and she must navigate the complex social and cultural expectations of her time.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations, and it offers a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century. James' writing is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion, making Longstaff's Marriage a compelling and thought-provoking read.Before she knew it Agatha was blushing a little; for, to the ear, simply, his words implied that it was to her only he would appeal for the pleasure he had coveted. But the next instant she had become conscious that what he meant was simply that he admired her companion so much that he was afraid of her, and that, daring to speak to herself; he thought her a much smaller and less interesting personage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Returning to Florence after 25 years of military service, a man finds himself haunted by memories of a thwarted love affair that took place on the banks of the Arno during his youth. On inquiring after the erstwhile object of his affections, he encounters a young man in amorous pursuit of her daughter. Eager to spare his young friend the sorrow that has marred his own life, the man finds himself deliberating the morality of recounting his own story. This heartbreaking tale touches on themes that were to dominate Henry James's later fiction, including the suggestibility of youth and the dubious morality of influence. With characteristic psychological insight and a youthful fluency of expression, even in his early work James demonstrates himself a master of the art of fiction.
Work by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality.
Written in the form of epistles, the humour and wit of this work is irresistible. Letters from different characters who belong to different nationalities are included in the work. Each character has its own individuality and is drawn in detail. The story monopolizes the attention from the very beginning.
Work by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality.
Henry James (1843 - 1916) was one of the leaders in the school of realism in fiction. He is known for his series of novels in which he portrayed the encounter of America with Europe. James is considered to be the master of the novel and novella. James wrote about personal relationships and the power within these relationships. James explored consciousness and perception from the point of view of a character within a tale. Pandora begins, "The process of inquiry had already begun for him, in spite of his having as yet spoken to none of his fellow-passengers; the case being that Vogelstein inquired not only with his tongue, but with his eyes--that is with his spectacles--with his ears, with his nose, with his palate, with all his senses and organs. He was a highly upright young man, whose only fault was that his sense of comedy, or of the humour of things, had never been specifically disengaged from his several other senses. He vaguely felt that something should be done about this, and in a general manner proposed to do it, for he was on his way to explore a society abounding in comic aspects."
Henry James (1843-1916), was an American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality. He significantly contributed to the criticism of fiction, particularly in his insistence that writers be allowed the greatest freedom possible in presenting their view of the world. His imaginative use of point of view, interior monologue and possibly unreliable narrators in his own novels and tales brought a new depth and interest to narrative fiction. He is one of the major figures of trans-Atlantic literature. His works include The American (1877), Daisy Miller (1878), Confidence (1879), A Bundle of Letters (1879), The Author of Beltraffio (1884), The Bostonians (1886), The Aspern Papers (1888), The Awkward Age (1899), and The Ambassadors (1903).
Henry James (1843-1916), was an American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality. He significantly contributed to the criticism of fiction, particularly in his insistence that writers be allowed the greatest freedom possible in presenting their view of the world. His imaginative use of point of view, interior monologue and possibly unreliable narrators in his own novels and tales brought a new depth and interest to narrative fiction. He is one of the major figures of trans-Atlantic literature. His works include The American (1877), Daisy Miller (1878), Confidence (1879), A Bundle of Letters (1879), The Author of Beltraffio (1884), The Bostonians (1886), The Aspern Papers (1888), The Awkward Age (1899), and The Ambassadors (1903).
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"You know as well as you sit there that you'd put a pistol-ball into your brain if you had written my books!" Exemplifying Henry James's famous belief that "Art makes life," The Lesson of the Master is a piercing study of the life that art makes. When the tale's protagonist—a gifted young writer—meets and befriends a famous author he has long idolized, he is both repelled by and attracted to the artist's great secret: the emotional costs of a life dedicated to art. With extraordinary psychological insight and devastating wit, the novella asks the question of whether art is, ultimately, demeaning or ennobling for the artist, while capturing the ambiguities of a life devoted to art, and the choices artists must make. The expatriate James knew these choice well by the time he published the novella in the Universal Review in 1888, and the work reveals him at the height of his powers. The Art of The Novella Series Too short to be a novel, too long to be a short story, the novella is generally unrecognized by academics and publishers. Nonetheless, it is a form beloved and practiced by literature's greatest writers. In the Art Of The Novella series, Melville House celebrates this renegade art form and its practitioners with titles that are, in many instances, presented in book form for the first time.
This is a unique work where the tragedy of a personal nature is set in the backdrop of international scenario. James focuses on the influence of the European society on the American people. He also discusses the plight of a woman who has to face the world on her own. A captivating tale!
In this classic 1888 novella, an anonymous narrator relates his obsessive quest to acquire some letters and other private documents that once belonged to the deceased Romantic poet Jeffrey Aspern. Attempting to gain access to the papers, the property of Aspern's former mistress, he rents a room in a decaying Venetian villa where the woman lives with her aging niece. Led by his zeal into increasingly unscrupulous behavior, the narrator is faced in the end with relinquishing his heart's desire or attaining it an an overwhelming price. Inspired by an actual incident involving Claire Clairmont, once the mistress of Lord Byron, this masterfully written tale incorporates all those elements expected from James: psychological subtlety, deft plotting, the clash of cultures, and profoundly nuanced representation of scene, mood, and character. This volume also contains James's celebrated Preface from the New York edition of his collected works.
Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - The poor young man hesitated and procrastinated: it cost him such an effort to broach the subject of terms, to speak of money to a person who spoke only of feelings and, as it were, of the aristocracy. Yet he was unwilling to take leave, treating his engagement as settled, without some more conventional glance in that direction than he could find an opening for in the manner of the large affable lady who sat there drawing a pair of soiled gants de Suede through a fat jewelled hand and, at once pressing and gliding, repeated over and over everything but the thing he would have liked to hear. He would have liked to hear the figure of his salary; but just as he was nervously about to sound that note the little boy came back - the little boy Mrs. Moreen had sent out of the room to fetch her fan. He came back without the fan, only with the casual observation that he couldn't find it. As he dropped this cynical confession he looked straight and hard at the candidate for the honour of taking his education in hand. This personage reflected somewhat grimly that the thing he should have to teach his little charge would be to appear to address himself to his mother when he spoke to her - especially not to make her such an improper answer as that.
This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1891 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 hugely prolific author, eventually producing twenty novels and more than a hundred short stories and novellas, as well as literary criticism, plays and travelogues. Amongst James's most famous works are The Europeans (1878), Daisy Miller (1878), Washington Square (1880), The Bostonians (1886), and one of the most famous ghost stories of all time, The Turn of the Screw (1898). We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Work by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality.
Greville Fane is a book written by Henry James. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Greville Fane is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Henry James is highly recommended. Published by Quill Pen Classics and beautifully produced, Greville Fane would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
Owen Wingrave is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the titular character, Owen Wingrave, who comes from a long line of military men but decides to rebel against his family's tradition by refusing to join the army. This decision causes a rift between Owen and his family, who view his refusal as a betrayal of their legacy.The novel follows Owen as he tries to find his place in the world and reconcile with his family. Along the way, he meets several intriguing characters, including his love interest, Kate Julian, and his mentor, Spencer Coyle. As Owen navigates his relationships and struggles with his own identity, he must also confront the ghosts of his family's past and the secrets that they have kept hidden.With its intricate plot and complex characters, Owen Wingrave is a captivating exploration of family, tradition, and individuality. James' masterful prose and vivid descriptions bring the story to life, immersing readers in the world of Owen and his family. This classic novel remains a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.It was the fact that the occupants of Paramore did indeed take their trouble hard that struck Spencer Coyle after he had been an hour or two in that fine old house. This very short second visit, beginning on the Saturday evening, was to constitute the strangest episode of his life. As soon as he found himself in private with his wife -- they had retired to dress for dinner -- they called each other's attention with effusion and almost with alarm to the sinister gloom that was stamped on the place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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The Private Life is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book delves into the complex and often tumultuous world of relationships and the private lives of individuals. The story revolves around the main character, a young American named Ralph Touchett, who inherits a large fortune from his wealthy father. Ralph moves to Europe and becomes involved in a series of romantic entanglements with various women, including his cousin, Isabel Archer.As the story progresses, the reader is drawn into the intricate web of relationships that surround Ralph and Isabel, as well as the other characters in the novel. James explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power and control in relationships. The Private Life is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the private lives of individuals. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Henry James or the study of human behavior.""Oh, you don't know how he's armed!"" she exclaimed, with such an odd quaver that I could account for it only by her being nervous. This idea was confirmed by her moving just afterwards, changing her seat rather pointlessly, not as if to cut our conversation short, but because she was in a fidget. I couldn't know what was the matter with her, but I was presently relieved to see Mrs Adney come toward us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The greater the windbag the greater the calamity. Henry James examines one of his favorite topics—the artist’s place in society—by profiling a “genius” who just can’t seem to support himself. A dazzling intellectual and brilliant speaker, Mr. Saltram has become the most sought-after houseguest in England. But, as his intellectual labors slacken, it beomes harder and harder to get him to leave. A wry, edgy comedy about the fine line between making art...and freeloading. The Coxon Fund shows off a gift that is rarely appreciated about Henry James: he can be wickedly funny. The Art of The Novella Series Too short to be a novel, too long to be a short story, the novella is generally unrecognized by academics and publishers. Nonetheless, it is a form beloved and practiced by literature's greatest writers. In the Art Of The Novella series, Melville House celebrates this renegade art form and its practitioners with titles that are, in many instances, presented in book form for the first time.
Short story by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality. The Altar of the Dead, first published in James' collection Terminations in 1895 after the story failed of magazine publication, is a fable of literally life and death significance.
Short story by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British subject shortly before his death. He is primarily known for novels, novellas and short stories based on themes of consciousness and morality.
""John Delavoy"" is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book follows the story of John Delavoy, a young American man who travels to Europe in search of adventure, romance, and a new sense of purpose. Delavoy is a complex character, torn between his desire for freedom and his loyalty to his family and his country. As he navigates the social and cultural landscapes of Europe, he meets a variety of intriguing characters, including a beautiful French woman named Madame de Mauves, who captures his heart and challenges his beliefs about love and marriage. Along the way, Delavoy must confront his own fears, desires, and prejudices, and ultimately decide what kind of life he wants to lead. With its vivid descriptions of European life and culture, complex characters, and timeless themes of love, identity, and self-discovery, ""John Delavoy"" is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers today.""Not a line -- not a syllable. Don't you remember how you warned me against spoiling it? It's of the thing we read together, liked together, went over and over together; it's of this dear little serious thing of good sense and good faith"" -- and I held up my roll of proof, shaking it even as Mr Beston had shaken it -- ""that he expresses that opinion.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
In the Cage is a novella by Henry James, first published as a book in 1898. This long story centers on an unnamed London telegraphist. She deciphers clues to her clients' personal lives from the often
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The Great Condition is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book is a story of a young American woman named Millicent Henning, who is in Europe with her family. Millicent is on a quest to find a suitable husband, but she is not interested in the men her family wants her to marry. Millicent is a strong-willed woman who wants to make her own choices in life.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of love, marriage, and social class. Millicent's journey takes her to different parts of Europe, where she meets various suitors. However, she is not impressed by any of them until she meets a man named Arthur Townsend.Arthur is a wealthy and successful businessman, but he is not from the same social class as Millicent. Millicent's family disapproves of Arthur, and they try to keep the two apart. Millicent must decide whether to follow her heart or listen to her family's wishes.The Great Condition is a novel that delves into the complexities of relationships and the societal expectations that govern them. James' writing is known for its intricate characterizations and psychological depth, and this novel is no exception. The book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the intricacies of human relationships.He did at last fix a day, none the less, and went down; but there, on the spot, his imagination was, to his surprise, freshly excited by the very fact that there were no apparent signs of a drama. It was as if he could see, after all, even face to face with her, what had stirred within the man she had for a time only imperfectly subdued. Why should she have tried to be so simple -- too simple? She overdid it, she ignored too much.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This short story was first published in 1899. Henry James conceived this story as a clever reversal of Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace". "The origin of "Paste" is rather more expressible, since it was to consist but of the ingenious thought of transposing the terms of one of Guy de Maupassant’s admirable contes. In "La Parure" a poor young woman, under "social" stress, the need of making an appearance on an important occasion, borrows from an old school friend, now much richer than herself, a pearl necklace which she has the appalling misfortune to lose by some mischance never afterwards cleared up. Her life and her pride, as well as her husband’s with them, become subject, from the hour of the awful accident, to the redemption of their debt; which, effort by effort, sacrifice by sacrifice, franc by franc, with specious pretexts, excuses, a rage of desperate explanation of their failure to restore the missing object, they finally obliterate—all to find that their whole consciousness and life have been convulsed and deformed in vain, that the pearls were but highly artful "imitation" and that their passionate penance has ruined them for nothing. It seemed harmless sport simply to turn that situation round—to shift, in other words, the ground of the horrid mistake, making this a matter not of a false treasure supposed to be true and precious, but of a real treasure supposed to be false and though a new little "drama," a new setting for my pearls—and as different as possible from the other—had of course withal to be found."
Maud-Evelyn is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book tells the story of a young woman named Maud-Evelyn who is born into a wealthy and privileged family. Despite her privileged upbringing, Maud-Evelyn is plagued by a sense of dissatisfaction and restlessness. She becomes infatuated with a young man named Richard, who is also from a wealthy background, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the expectations of their families.As the story unfolds, Maud-Evelyn's inner turmoil and conflicted emotions are explored in depth. James delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to find one's place in society. The novel is characterized by James' signature prose style, which is known for its intricate sentence structures and complex psychological insights.Maud-Evelyn is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a nuanced portrayal of the human experience. It is a must-read for fans of Henry James and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to find one's place in the world.I can see Lavinia for instance in her ugly new mourning immediately after her mother's death. There had been long anxieties connected with this event, and she was already faded, already almost old. But Marmaduke, on her bereavement, had been to her, and she came straightway to me.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Great Good Place by Henry James is a collection of essays that explore the theme of social spaces and their role in society. James discusses the importance of places such as cafes, clubs, and other meeting places where people gather to socialize and exchange ideas. He argues that these places are essential for maintaining a healthy and vibrant society, as they provide a space for people to connect and engage with each other in a meaningful way.Throughout the book, James draws on his own experiences and observations of social spaces in Europe and America. He discusses the different types of social spaces that exist, their history and evolution, and the impact they have on society. He also explores the role of technology in shaping social spaces, and how the rise of digital communication has affected the way people interact with each other.The Great Good Place is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the importance of social spaces in modern society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the sociology of urban spaces, as well as those looking for a deeper understanding of the role that social interaction plays in our lives.Dane picked out of his dim past a dozen halting similes. The sacred silent convent was one; another was the bright country-house. He did the place no outrage to liken it to an hotel; he permitted himself on occasion to feel it suggest a club. Such images, however, but flickered and went out--they lasted only long enough to light up the difference. An hotel without noise, a club without newspapers--when he turned his face to what it was ""without"" the view opened wide.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Many of the earliest occult stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.