Генри Джеймс
Список книг автора Генри ДжеймсThe Aspern Papers and Other Stories
"The Aspern Papers" is the story of an unnamed narrator who travels to Venice in search of some letters by Jeffrey Aspern, a famous and now dead American poet. Inspired by a true story about a fan of the poet Shelley who sought out similar papers, «The Aspern Papers» is one of Henry James's more popular novellas. It is included in this volume with the following three shorter works by Henry James: «The Private Life», «The Middle Years», and «The Death of the Lion».
The Complete Tales of Henry James (Volume 11 of 12)
Henry James (1843-1916) was an America-born English writer whose novels, short stories and letters established the foundation of the modernist movement in twentieth century fiction and poetry. His career, one of the most significant and influential in English literature, spanned over five decades and resulted in a body of work that has had a profound impact on generations of writers. Born in New York, but educated in France, Germany, England and Switzerland, James often explored the cultural discord between the Old World (Europe) and the New World (United States) in his writings. Included in this eleventh volume of «The Complete Tales of Henry James» are the following stories: «The Great Good Place,» «Maud-Evelyn,» «Miss Gunton of Poughkeepsie,» «The Tree of Knowledge,» «The Abasement of Northmores,» «The Third Person,» «The Special Type,» «The Tone of Time,» «Broken Wings,» «The Two Faces,» «Mrs. Medwin,» «The Beldonald Holbein,» «The Story In It,» «Flickerbridge,» «The Beast in the Jungle,» and «The Birthplace.»
The Turn of the Screw and The Aspern Papers
"The Turn of the Screw and The Aspern Papers" combines two of Henry James' most popular works into one conveniently sized volume. «The Turn of the Screw» is an intense psychological tale of terror. Beginning in an old house on Christmas Eve, it is the story of a Governess who comes to live with and take care of two young children. The Governess loves her new position in charge of the young children, however she is soon disturbed when she begins to see ghosts. In «The Aspern Papers» we have the story of a man who travels to Venice in search of Juliana Bordereau, whom he believes is in possession of some personal letters of the famous and now dead American poet, Jeffrey Aspern. Readers will delight in this classic collection of Henry James' most popular novellas.
Daisy Miller
"Daisy Miller" is Henry James's classic story of a young American woman who while traveling in Europe is courted by Frederick Winterbourne. Originally published in The Cornhill Magazine in 1878, «Daisy Miller» is a novel that plays upon the contrast between American and European society that is common to James's work. The title character's youthful innocence is sharply contrasted with the sophistication of European society in this fatefully tragic tale.
The Complete Tales of Henry James (Volume 4 of 12)
Henry James (1843-1916) was an America-born English writer whose novels, short stories and letters established the foundation of the modernist movement in twentieth century fiction and poetry. His career, one of the most significant and influential in English literature, spanned over five decades and resulted in a body of work that has had a profound impact on generations of writers. Born in New York, but educated in France, Germany, England and Switzerland, James often explored the cultural discord between the Old World (Europe) and the New World (United States) in his writings. Included in this fourth volume of «The Complete Tales of Henry James» are the stories published between 1876 and 1882, at the beginning of James' rise to popularity: «Crawford's Consistency,» «The Ghostly Rental,» «Four Meetings,» «Rose-Agathe,» the popular «Daisy Miller: A Study,» «Longstaff's Marriage,» «An International Episode,» «The Pension Beaurepas,» «The Diary of a Man of Fifty,» «A Bundle of Letters,» and «The Point of View.»
The American
"The American" is Henry James novel about American businessman and civil war veteran Christopher Newman, a man who has found early fortune in business and having retired decides to take a tour of Europe. There he meets Claire de Cintre, a young widow from an aristocratic Parisian family, whom he falls in love with. The novel is primarily concerned with this courtship. «The American» is a melodramatic social comedy that exemplifies the stark contrasts between America and Europe at the end of the 19th century.
The Tragic Muse
Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-born English writer whose novels, short stories and letters established the foundation of the modernist movement in twentieth century fiction and poetry. His career, one of the most significant and influential in English literature, spanned over five decades and resulted in a body of work that has had a profound impact on generations of writers. «The Tragic Muse», although loved by James admirers, hasn't reached the same level of acclaim as some of his earlier novels. The charming and witty story of two would-be artists, both looking for inspiration in spite of society's emphasis on material success, is a provocative look at the role of the artist in society. Nick Dormer, an aspiring painter, must decide whether or not to fulfill his family legacy in British politics with the help of his «tragic muse», a young actress named Miram Rooth. Miriam has been noted as one the most fascinating and lively characters in James' work.
The Complete Tales of Henry James (Volume 7 of 12)
Henry James (1843-1916) was an America-born English writer whose novels, short stories and letters established the foundation of the modernist movement in twentieth century fiction and poetry. His career, one of the most significant and influential in English literature, spanned over five decades and resulted in a body of work that has had a profound impact on generations of writers. Born in New York, but educated in France, Germany, England and Switzerland, James often explored the cultural discord between the Old World (Europe) and the New World (United States) in his writings. Included in this seventh volume of «The Complete Tales of Henry James» are the following stories: «The Modern Warning,» «A London Life,» «The Lesson of the Master,» «The Patagonia,» «The Solution,» and «The Pupil.»
The Essential Henry James Collection
Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books by Henry James<br><br>The Turn of the Screw<br><br>Portrait of a Lady<br><br>The Ambassadors<br><br>Daisy Miller<br><br>Washington Square<br><br>What Maisie Knew
