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James, autor de títulos clásicos como Otra vuelta de tuerca o Las bostonianas, fue un autor necesario que vertebró el siglo xix y el xx, tanto en Europa como en América, con sus ficciones, pero tambien con sus lucidos y penetrantes ensayos. En este volumen, publicado originalmente en 1914, se reunen aquellos textos criticos y divulgativos, profundos y rabiosos, que James dedico durante las dos decadas anteriores a diferentes autores de novela, tanto anglosajones como franceses o italianos, analizando desde la obra de sus propios maestros hasta las ultimas y a veces polemicas manifestaciones artisticas.Con un estilo absolutamente personal e inimitable, y una capacidad de penetracion como solo un autor de su talla podria hacer, James recorre los clasicos modernos que consideraba imprescindibles, ademas de algunos de sus contemporaneos y nuevos novelistas. Pasion por la literatura, critica mordaz, elegancia y acierto: Henry James en estado puro."El efecto por no decir la principal obligacion de la critica es que nuestra asimilacion y disfrute de lo que alimenta nuestro intelecto sea lo mas consciente posible, ya que esa consciencia estimula la exigencia mental y va mas alla, en busca de mas pasto con que alimentarse", Henry James.

THE NOVELSWatch and Ward, Roderick Hudson, The American, The Europeans, Confidence, Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, The Reverberator, The Tragic Muse, The Other House, The Spoils of Poynton, What Maisie Knew, The Awkward Age, The Sacred Fount, The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors, The Golden Bowl, The Outcry, The Whole Family, The Ivory Tower, The Sense of the PastTHE TALESA Tragedy of Error, The Story of a Year, A Landscape-Painter, A Day of Days, My Friend Bingham, Poor Richard, The Story of a Masterpiece, The Romance of Certain Old Clothes, A Most Extraordinary Case, A Problem, etc.THE PLAYSPyramus And Thisbe, Still Waters, A Change of Heart, Daisy Miller, Tenants, Disengaged, The Album, The Reprobate, Guy Domville, Summersoft, The High Bid, The OutcryTHE TRAVEL WRITINGTransatlantic Sketches, Portraits of Places, A Little Tour in France, English Hours, The American Scene, Italian HoursTHE CRITICISMFrench Novelists and Poets, Hawthorne, Partial Portraits, Essays in London and Elsewhere, Picture and Text, Views and Reviews, Notes on Novelists, Within the Rim and Other Essays, Notes and Reviews THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIESA Small Boy and Others, Notes of a Son and Brother, The Middle Years

The Beast in the Jungle is a 1903 novella by Henry James, first published as part of the collection, The Better Sort. Almost universally considered one of James finest short narratives, this story treats appropriately universal themes: loneliness, fate, love and death. The parable of John Marcher and his peculiar destiny has spoken to many readers who have speculated on the worth and meaning of human life.

THE NOVELSWatch and Ward, Roderick Hudson, The American, The Europeans, Confidence, Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, The Reverberator, The Tragic Muse, The Other House, The Spoils of Poynton, What Maisie Knew, The Awkward Age, The Sacred Fount, The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors, The Golden Bowl, The Outcry, The Whole Family, The Ivory Tower, The Sense of the PastTHE TALESA Tragedy of Error, The Story of a Year, A Landscape-Painter, A Day of Days, My Friend Bingham, Poor Richard, The Story of a Masterpiece, The Romance of Certain Old Clothes, A Most Extraordinary Case, A Problem, etc.THE PLAYSPyramus And Thisbe, Still Waters, A Change of Heart, Daisy Miller, Tenants, Disengaged, The Album, The Reprobate, Guy Domville, Summersoft, The High Bid, The OutcryTHE TRAVEL WRITINGTransatlantic Sketches, Portraits of Places, A Little Tour in France, English Hours, The American Scene, Italian HoursTHE CRITICISMFrench Novelists and Poets, Hawthorne, Partial Portraits, Essays in London and Elsewhere, Picture and Text, Views and Reviews, Notes on Novelists, Within the Rim and Other Essays, Notes and Reviews THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIESA Small Boy and Others, Notes of a Son and Brother, The Middle Years

Contents:Watch and WardRoderick HudsonThe AmericanThe EuropeansConfidenceWashington SquareThe Portrait of a LadyThe BostoniansThe Princess Casamassima The ReverberatorThe Tragic MuseThe Other HouseThe Spoils of PoyntonWhat Maisie Knew The Awkward AgeThe Sacred FountThe Wings of the DoveThe AmbassadorsThe Golden BowlThe OutcryThe Whole FamilyThe Ivory TowerThe Sense of the Past

Contents:Pyramus And ThisbeStill WatersA Change of HeartDaisy MillerTenantsDisengagedThe AlbumThe ReprobateGuy DomvilleSummersoftThe High BidThe Outcry

The Outcry, Henry Jamess final novel, is an effervescent comedy of money and manners. Breckenridge Bender, a very rich American with a distinct resemblance to J.P. Morgan, arrives in England with the purpose of acquiring some very great art; he is directed to Dedborough, the estate of the debt-ridden Lord Theign. But plutocrat and aristocrat come into unexpected conflict when a young connoisseur, out to establish his own reputation, declares a prize painting from the lords collection to be in fact an even rarer, and pricier, work than had been thought.

Contents:Pyramus And ThisbeStill WatersA Change of HeartDaisy MillerTenantsDisengagedThe AlbumThe ReprobateGuy DomvilleSummersoftThe High BidThe Outcry

Contents:Pyramus And ThisbeStill WatersA Change of HeartDaisy MillerTenantsDisengagedThe AlbumThe ReprobateGuy DomvilleSummersoftThe High BidThe Outcry

This carefully crafted ebook: "What Maisie Knew (The Unabridged Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. What Maisie Knew is a novel by Henry James. It tells the story of the sensitive daughter of divorced, irresponsible parents. The book is also a masterly technical achievement by James, as it follows the title character from earliest childhood to precocious maturity. When Beale and Ida Farange are divorced, the court decrees that their only child, the very young Maisie, will shuttle back and forth between them, spending six months of the year with each. The parents are immoral and frivolous, and they use Maisie to intensify their hatred of each other. Beale Farange marries Miss Overmore, Maisies pretty governess, while Ida marries the likeable but weak Sir Claude. Maisie gets a new governess: the frumpy, somewhat-ridiculous but devoted Mrs. Wix. Henry James (18431916) 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: "The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. 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 Densher, though she didnt reveal her feelings. Her travelling companion and confidante, Mrs. Stringham, is an old friend of Maud. Kate and Aunt Maud welcome Milly to London, and the American heiress enjoys great social success 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: "The Bostonians (The Unabridged Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. 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, Ransoms cousin and a Boston feminist; and Verena Tarrant, a pretty, young protegee of Olives in the feminist movement. The storyline concerns the struggle between Ransom and Olive for Verenas 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 themes: feminism and the general role of women in society. James was at best ambivalent about the feminist movement, and the early chapters harshly satirize Olive and her fellow ideologues. Another theme in the book, much discussed recently, is Olives possible lesbian attraction to Verena. (The term Boston marriage, apparently first used here by James, came to connote just such an ambiguous co-habiting long-term relationship between two women.) James is not explicit here, partially due to the conventions of the time. But this vagueness may actually enrich the novel because it creates possible ambiguity about Olives motives. 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: "The Portrait of a Lady (The Unabridged Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Portrait of a Lady is one of Jamess most popular long novels, and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. The Portrait of a Lady is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who in "affronting her destiny", finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. Like many of Jamess novels, it is set in Europe, mostly England and Italy. Generally regarded as the masterpiece of Jamess early period, this novel reflects Jamess continuing interest in the differences between the New WORLD and the Old, often to the detriment of the former. It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal. Henry James (18431916) 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.

Contents:Watch and WardRoderick HudsonThe AmericanThe EuropeansConfidenceWashington SquareThe Portrait of a LadyThe BostoniansThe Princess Casamassima The ReverberatorThe Tragic MuseThe Other HouseThe Spoils of PoyntonWhat Maisie Knew The Awkward AgeThe Sacred FountThe Wings of the DoveThe AmbassadorsThe Golden BowlThe OutcryThe Whole FamilyThe Ivory TowerThe Sense of the Past

THE NOVELSWatch and Ward, Roderick Hudson, The American, The Europeans, Confidence, Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, The Reverberator, The Tragic Muse, The Other House, The Spoils of Poynton, What Maisie Knew, The Awkward Age, The Sacred Fount, The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors, The Golden Bowl, The Outcry, The Whole Family, The Ivory Tower, The Sense of the PastTHE TALESA Tragedy of Error, The Story of a Year, A Landscape-Painter, A Day of Days, My Friend Bingham, Poor Richard, The Story of a Masterpiece, The Romance of Certain Old Clothes, A Most Extraordinary Case, A Problem, etc.THE PLAYSPyramus And Thisbe, Still Waters, A Change of Heart, Daisy Miller, Tenants, Disengaged, The Album, The Reprobate, Guy Domville, Summersoft, The High Bid, The OutcryTHE TRAVEL WRITINGTransatlantic Sketches, Portraits of Places, A Little Tour in France, English Hours, The American Scene, Italian HoursTHE CRITICISMFrench Novelists and Poets, Hawthorne, Partial Portraits, Essays in London and Elsewhere, Picture and Text, Views and Reviews, Notes on Novelists, Within the Rim and Other Essays, Notes and Reviews THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIESA Small Boy and Others, Notes of a Son and Brother, The Middle Years

Contents:Pyramus And ThisbeStill WatersA Change of HeartDaisy MillerTenantsDisengagedThe AlbumThe ReprobateGuy DomvilleSummersoftThe High BidThe Outcry

Prince Amerigo, an impoverished but charismatic Italian nobleman, is in London for his marriage to Maggie Verver, only child of the widower Adam Verver, the fabulously wealthy American financier and art collector. While there, he re-encounters Charlotte Stant, another young American and a former mistress from his days in Rome. Charlotte and Amerigo go shopping together for a wedding present for Maggie. They find a curiosity shop where the shopkeeper offers them an antique gilded crystal bowl.

In The Tragic Muse by Henry James, the reader is taken on a journey through the world of art and ambition. The novel explores the complexities of artistic pursuits and the sacrifices that are often made in the name of creativity. James exquisite prose and intricate character development immerse the reader in the social and cultural milieu of the late 19th century, providing a rich tapestry of relationships and aspirations. The novel is a classic example of the psychological realism that James is renowned for, delving deep into the inner workings of the human mind and the intricacies of human nature. The story unfolds with a sense of inevitability, drawing the reader into the lives of the characters and their struggles for self-expression and fulfillment.

In Washington Square, Henry James intricately weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and inheritance against the backdrop of New York City society. The novel is characterized by its introspective narrative style and psychological depth, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. Set in the mid-19th century, the book provides a glimpse into the social norms and constraints of the time, exploring themes of class, family dynamics, and personal agency. James keen observation of human nature shines through in his nuanced portrayal of the characters, making Washington Square a compelling read for those interested in character studies and social commentary. The novels focus on the protagonists internal struggles adds an extra layer of depth to the story, inviting readers to reflect on the impact of external influences on personal identity and decision-making. Ultimately, Washington Square is a timeless classic that offers a thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and the pursuit of autonomy.

This meticulously edited collection includes Henry James complete novels and short stories, as well as critical essays, plays, travel sketches and reports of the great author. The life of Henry James is revealed in different biographies, and in his three autobiographical books.Content:Novels:Watch and WardRoderick HudsonThe AmericanThe EuropeansConfidenceWashington SquareThe Portrait of a LadyThe BostoniansThe Princess CasamassimaThe ReverberatorThe Tragic Muse The Other HouseThe Spoils of PoyntonWhat Maisie KnewThe Awkward AgeThe Sacred FountThe Wings of the DoveThe AmbassadorsThe Golden BowlThe OutcryThe Ivory TowerThe Sense of the PastShort StoriesA Passionate PilgrimThe Last of the ValeriiEugene PickeringThe Madonna of the FutureThe Romance of Certain Old ClothesMadame de MauvesTales of Three CitiesThe Impressions of a CousinLady BarberinaA New England WinterStories RevivedThe Author of BeltraffioPandoraThe Path of DutyA Light ManA Day of DaysGeorginas ReasonsA Landscape-PainterTheodolinde (Rose-Agathe)Poor RichardMaster EustaceA Most Extraordinary CaseA London LifeThe PatagoniaThe LiarMrs. TemperlyThe Real Thing Sir Dominick FerrandNona VincentThe ChaperonGreville FaneThe Siege of LondonAn International EpisodeThe Pension BeaurepasA Bundle of LettersThe Point of ViewTerminationsEmbarrassmentsThe Two MagicsThe Soft SideThe Finer GrainOther StoriesPlays:Daisy MillerPyramus and ThisbeStill WatersA Change of HeartThe AlbumDisengagedTenantsThe ReprobateGuy DomvilleThe OutcryThe High BidSummersoftTravel Writings:A Little Tour in FranceEnglish HoursItalian HoursThe American SceneTransatlantic SketchesPortraits of PlacesLiterary Essays:Notes on NovelistsViews and ReviewsWithin the Rim and Other EssaysFrench Poets and NovelistsPartial PortraitsEssays in London and ElsewhereNotes and ReviewsPicture and TextBiographies:HawthorneWilliam Wetmore Story and His FriendsRupert BrookeAutobiographies:A Small Boy and OthersNotes of a Son and BrotherThe Middle Years