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Meander through Provence in the company of Henry James experiencing the sights, culture and sounds of late nineteenth-century Southern France in this new book in Hesperuss bestselling On series. In 1882, a year after the publication of his wildly successful The Portrait of a Lady, which dealt with the difficulties faced by American expatriate Daisy Miller in Europe, Henry James set out a six-week tour of south-eastern France, taking in Tours, Bourges, Nantes, Toulouse and Arles. Although a sometime resident of Paris, James was convinced that the soul of France resided not in the capital but in the provinces, and he set out to find it. Beginning in Touraine, James followed the course of the Rho;ne north to Burgundy, writing articles on architecture, literature and personal observation that were serialised in The Atlantic Monthly. The resulting work is a fascinating patchwork, switching seamlessly between the broad strokes of classic travel writing and the smallest details of human behaviour for which James is best known. On provence is at once an excellent example of James prose writing and an outstanding work of travel writing in its own right.

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

"Some Short Stories" by Henry James is a masterful collection that encapsulates the authorAos profound understanding of human psychology and social dynamics. In these carefully crafted narratives, James employs his signature style of rich, nuanced prose and intricate characterizations, immersing readers in the subtleties of American and European societies. Each story reveals the complexities of interpersonal relationships, often delving into themes of morality, identity, and the perils of self-deception, while showcasing Jamess keen observation of societal conventions and expectations prevalent during the late 19th century. Henry James, a prominent figure in literary modernism, was deeply influenced by his transatlantic upbringing and the clash of cultures that shaped his worldview. His experiences as a traveler and observer informed his insightful explorations of character psyche and social status. Jamess work often interrogates the nuances of consciousness and the complexities of the American experience abroad, making his stories not only a portrayal of characters but a commentary on broader societal issues. Readers seeking an intricate exploration of human relationships and societal norms will find "Some Short Stories" an essential addition to their literary collection. Jamess elegant prose and penetrating insights invite reflection and discussion, ensuring that these stories resonate long after the final page is turned.

La jaula a la que alude el título de esta novela es la oficina de correos en la que una humilde joven se halla confinada, despachando sellos y telegramas a lo más florido del elegante distrito londinense de Mayfair. Para su clientela, naturalmente, la chica no tiene mas sentimientos que un buzon; pero en los oscuros textos de sus telegramas ella es capaz de adivinar terribles secretos e intimidades. Publicada en 1898, el mismo año que Lo que Maisie sabia y Otra vuelta de tuerca, En la jaula es, como estas, una leccion magistral sobre el arte del punto de vista, y una ocasion extraordinaria para conocer un Henry James social, moviendose en los abismos de las clases asalariadas como en los de las clases ociosas, sin merma de soltura ni de penetracion.

Retrato de una dama es una novela de Henry James, publicada originariamente de forma seriada en las revistas The Atlantic Monthly y Macmillans Magazine durante los años 1880 y 1881, y como libro ese

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

This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1888 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.

A besta na xungla apareceu en 1903 dentro da recompilación intitulada The Better Sort. É un dos escasos textos que James non publicou na prensa ou en revistas. Trátase dunha novela curta que xira ao redor da ambigua relacion que xorde tras o reencontro de John Marcher e May Bartram, logo dunha decada sen saber nada o un do outro. O seu corte simbolista, e por momentos abstracto, forma parte da estratexia narrativa do autor, que se esmera en mergullar o lector nun labirinto psicoloxico, imprescindible para afondar nos sentimentos mais intimos e etereos. Existe un libro que rexistra as delicadas emocions dun home ao que nada lle ocorre, A besta na xungla, a meta da novela psicoloxica, afirmou Borges desta historia aberta a multiples lecturas e que invita a encher os espazos de indeterminacion.Esta pequena obra mestra aborda as relacions de dependencia talvez o amor, sublimado e inaprensible; posible reflexo da relacion do enigmatico e versatil Henry James coa tamen escritora Constance Fenimore Woolson grazas a unha carga considerable de reflexion, a dous unicos personaxes catalizadores e a suxestiva imaxe da besta, que, acazapada na xungla, asexa.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Portrait of a Lady + The Bostonians + The Tragic Muse + Daisy Miller (4 Unabridged Classics)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine in 188081 and then as a book in 1881. It is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who "affronts her destiny" and 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. The Bostonians by Henry James was first published as a serial in The Century Magazine in 18851886 and then as a book in 1886. 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.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Wings of the Dove + The Ambassadors + What Maisie Knew + The Turn of the Screw (4 Unabridged Classics)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Wings of the Dove is a 1902 novel by Henry James. This novel 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. The Ambassadors is a 1903 novel by Henry James, originally published as a serial in the North American Review (NAR). This dark comedy, one of the masterpieces of Jamess final period, follows the trip of protagonist Lewis Lambert Strether to Europe in pursuit of Chad, his widowed fiancees supposedly wayward son; he is to bring the young man back to the family business, but he encounters unexpected complications. The third-person narrative is told exclusively from Strethers point of view. What Maisie Knew is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in the Chap-Book and in the New Review in 1897 and then as a book later that year. The story of the sensitive daughter of divorced, irresponsible parents, What Maisie Knew has great contemporary relevance as an unflinching account of a wildly dysfunctional family. The book is also a masterly technical achievement by James, as it follows the title character from earliest childhood to precocious maturity. The Turn of the Screw, originally published in 1898, is a ghost story novella written by Henry James. Due to its ambiguous content, it became a favourite text of academics who subscribe to New Criticism. Henry James ( 1843 1916) was an American-born British writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He was the son of Henry James, Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.

Madame de Mauves Henry James - Madame de Mauves is a novella by Henry James, originally published in The Galaxy magazine in 1874. The story centers on the troubled marriage of a scrupulous American wife and a far from scrupulous French husband, and is told mostly from the point of view of a male friend of the wife.

In the Cage Henry James - 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 cryptic telegrams they submit to her as she sits in the "cage" at the post office.

La presente obra contiene cuatro ensayos del novelista británico de origen norteamericano Henry James. Dichos ensayos que aparecen bajo el título de "El arte de la novela" son cuatro textos clásicos en la historia de la comprension de genero literario de mayor alcance y difusion de los ultimos doscientos años. Escritos como estos abren nutridas perspectivas a quienquiera que se interese en el arte y la cultura de los ultimos dos siglos, porque como decia el autor: Hay muchas personas interesadas en el arte de la novela y esas personas no son indiferentes a las consideraciones que intenten hacer los que practican dicho arte. Porque la novela, siendo una de las bellas artes, se hace merecedora, a su vez, de todos los honores y recompensas que se han reservado para las otras artes; musica, pintura, etc.

Tre classici racconti dello scrittore americano Henry James (1843-1916). Ne Il diario di un cinquantenne un inglese torna a visitare Firenze dopo molti anni e rivive i fantasmi della propria giovinezza quando vi ritrova la figlia ormai adulta, ritratto vivente della madre, della donna di cui si era innamorato ai tempi e che non aveva avuto il coraggio di sposare, e un giovane gentiluomo inglese innamorato di lei, nel quale finisce per identificarsi. In Rose-Agathe un ricco americano a Parigi ci racconta la curiosa storia damore di un suo amico connazionale, collezionista di oggetti di artigianato del Settecento, alle prese con la moglie di un parrucchiere e con una parrucca bionda. In Lalbero della conoscenza il protagonista e un affermato critico e letterato, scapolo di mezzeta, che per tutta la sua vita e riuscito a nascondere al proprio migliore amico, uno scultore, i suoi due grandi segreti: che e da sempre innamorato di sua moglie, e che pensa che le sue opere siano atroci. Ma che succede quando un piccolo avvenimento rischia di far svelare i suoi segreti? Completano il volume una breve nota critica e degli apparati.

Guarda y tutela, primera novela del gran escritor norteamericano Henry James. Fue inicialmente publicada en 1871 en la revista The Athlantic Monthly. Narra la historia del joven y ocioso Roger Lawrence que, en un arrebato de despecho amoroso, se promete a si mismo no volver a encariñarse de nadie nunca mas. Sin embargo, un truculento suceso le lleva a conocer y adoptar a una huerfana de doce años llamada Nora Lambert. A medida que la niña crece, el instinto paternal de Roger va dando lugar a la idea de convertir a la niña en la esposa ideal, "sera culpa mia si no tengo una mujer perfecta". Entre los vericuetos pasionales de esta breve novela, plagados de humor y erotismo, se perciben los primeros signos de una prosa habil, refinada y profundamente observadora.

El gran novelista norteamericano-inglés Henry James, fue uno de los escritores más cosmopolitas del idioma inglés, ya que no se sujetó a tradición nacionalista alguna, pareciendo inglés en norteamércia y viceversa. El sitio de Londres es una acabada muestra de su estilo lleno de matices, ambigüedades, contrastes y agudeza analítica. Prólogo de Guillermo de Torre.

When Chadwick Newsome, a young American favoured with fortune and independence, becomes entangled in a liaison dangereux with a Parisian temptress, his overbearing mother deploys her future husband, the elderly, amiable Strether, as an ambassador to engineer his safe return. But seduced by the ambient charms of Paris and the bewitching comtesse de Vionnet, Strether soon deserts to Chadwick's side, initiating a sparkling tale of mistaken intentions, comic accident and false allegiances which culminates in the deployment of another, less fallible ambassador - the cold, glittering, ruthless Sarah Pocock.