Bøger af Henry James

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Reverberator: Madame De Mauves; A Passionate Pilgrim; And Other Tales; Volume 13 Of Works; Henry James Henry James C. Scribner's Sons, 1922

Henry James, OM (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916) was an American-born writer. He is 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. He is best known for a number of novels showing Americans encountering Europe and Europeans. His method of writing from a character's point of view allowed him to explore issues related to consciousness and perception, and his style in later works has been compared to impressionist painting. His imaginative use of point of view, interior monologue and unreliable narrators brought a new depth to narrative fiction. James contributed significantly to literary criticism, particularly in his insistence that writers be allowed the greatest possible freedom in presenting their view of the world. James claimed that a text must first and foremost be realistic and contain a representation of life that is recognisable to its readers. Good novels, to James, show life in action and are, most importantly, interesting. In addition to his voluminous works of fiction he published articles and books of travel, biography, autobiography, and criticism, and wrote plays. James alternated between America and Europe for the first twenty years of his life

Una magistral novela de Henry James en que se analizan con consumada exquisitez los sentimientos que desata una intensa pasión amorosa. Un joven caballero recibe de una amiga el encargo de aliviar en su penuria a una dama americana, madame de Mauves, recién casada con un francés. La amistad entre ambos desemboca en el enamoramiento del joven, que intenta desvelar los secretos del matrimonio de la dama. Una novela de complejidad psicológica. Un clásico al estilo de James.

A collection of supernatural short stories and poems that will both entertain and thrill. They are among the best writers from this powerful genre: WW Jacobs, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James and M R James. They may also inspire the reader to think about the possibility of another dimension...

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Lo que Maisie sabía gira en torno a la vida de una niña cuyos padres acaban de divorciarse y a los que se les impone la custodia repartida de la hija; lo que acontece es un reparto con reminiscencias salomónicas. Maisie rebota de casa en casa cada seis meses primero para, después, no sólo tener dos padres (separados) sino cuatro (en permanente unión y desunión). Entre madre, padre, madrastra, padrastro, institutrices y niñeras Maisie trata de aprender a sentir lo que es un hogar y una familia. Lo que Maisie sabía fue definida por Jorge Luis Borges como una horrible historia de adulterio narrada a través de los ojos de una niña que no está capacitada para entenderla, y podría calificarse como un insólito cruce entre Alicia y Lolita. Una delicia para los amantes de James. Un descubrimiento para los que no se hayan acercado demasiado a su obra.

No, no-there are depths, depths! The more I go over it, the more I see in it, and the more I see in it, the more I fear. I don't know what I don't see-what I don't fear!".... Henry James In "The Turn of the Screw", Henry James has created a different kind of ghost story; what he later described as "the strange and sinister embroidered on the very type of the normal and easy." Although the imagery is reminiscent of the gothic genre, the approach is more subtle, inviting the reader to ponder the true nature of the evil that may be present.

The Social Significance Of Our Institutions: An Oration, July 4th, 1861 is a book written by the renowned American author, Henry James. This book is a transcription of a speech he delivered on the Fourth of July in 1861, which was a time of great political turmoil in the United States. James uses this oration to discuss the social significance of the institutions that make up American society, including the government, the military, and the educational system.He argues that these institutions are essential to maintaining the social order and ensuring the prosperity of the nation. He also discusses the importance of individual liberty and the role of the citizen in maintaining a healthy and functioning democracy. Throughout the book, James draws on historical examples and philosophical concepts to support his arguments.The Social Significance Of Our Institutions: An Oration, July 4th, 1861 is a fascinating insight into the political and social climate of the United States during the Civil War era. It is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in American history, politics, and philosophy.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 Princess Casamassima V2: A Novel is a literary work by the renowned American-British writer, Henry James. It is the second volume of the two-part novel, which was first published in 1886. The book tells the story of Hyacinth Robinson, a young man who is torn between his working-class roots and his desire to belong to the aristocratic society. Hyacinth is a bookbinder by profession, but he is also a member of a secret society of anarchists. He is introduced to the Princess Casamassima, a beautiful and wealthy woman who becomes his patron and introduces him to the upper-class society. Hyacinth is torn between his loyalty to his anarchist comrades and his desire to be accepted in the aristocratic world. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggle for self-discovery. James' writing style is characterized by his use of intricate language and his ability to delve deep into the psyche of his characters. The book is a masterful work of literature that offers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of the human experience. Overall, The Princess Casamassima V2: A Novel is a must-read for fans of Henry James and for anyone interested in exploring the themes of class and identity in literature.In Three Volumes.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.

Washington Square is a short novel by Henry James. Originally published in 1880 as a serial in Cornhill Magazine and Harper's New Monthly Magazine, it is a structurally simple tragicomedy that recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughter and her brilliant, unemotional father. The plot of the novel is based upon a true story told to James by his close friend, British actress Fanny Kemble.[1] The book is often compared with Jane Austen's work for the clarity and grace of its prose and its intense focus on family relationships. James was not a great fan of Washington Square itself. He tried to read it over for inclusion in the New York Edition of his fiction (1907-1909) but found that he could not, and the novel was not included. Other readers, though, have sufficiently enjoyed the book to make it one of the more popular works of the Jamesian canon.Dr. Austin Sloper, a wealthy and highly successful physician, lives in Washington Square, New York, with his daughter Catherine. Catherine is a sweet-natured young woman who is a great disappointment to her father, being physically plain and, he believes, dull in terms of personality and intellect. His sister, Lavinia Penniman, a meddlesome woman with a weakness for romance and melodrama, is the only other member of the doctor's household. One day, Catherine meets the charming Morris Townsend at a party and is powerfully drawn to him. Townsend courts Catherine. Sloper strongly disapproves, believing Townsend to be a 'selfish idler' who is after Catherine's money alone. Penniman, however, regards the situation as romantic, and continually meddles in an attempt to bring the two together. When Townsend and Catherine announce their engagement, Sloper investigates Townsend's background, and believes him to be a parasitic spendthrift. Sloper forbids his daughter to marry Townsend, telling her that he will disinherit her if she does. Sloper largely intends this threat as a stratagem to flush Townsend out: if Townsend responds by breaking off the engagement, not only will Sloper have succeeded in preventing the marriage, but his assessment of Townsend's character will also be proven correct. Townsend, however, suspects that Sloper is bluffing, and that he will not leave his daughter penniless - indeed this question is left unanswered even to the reader. Townsend therefore continues the engagement, but repeatedly defers scheduling the wedding. Catherine too continues the engagement, and this represents the first time that she has stood against her father's wishes. Arrogantly certain of getting his way eventually, Sloper finds an urbane entertainment in the situation, simultaneously pitying his daughter and yet treating the circumstances as a sport. Meanwhile, Penniman continues to undermine Sloper's efforts to keep the two apart.

The Ivory Tower is an unfinished novel by Henry James, posthumously published in 1917. The novel is a brooding story of Gilded Age America. It centers on the riches earned by a pair of dying millionaires and ex-partners, Abel Gaw and Frank Betterman, and their possibly corrupting effect on the people around them. Graham ("Gray") Fielder returns from Europe to the wealthy resort of Newport, Rhode Island, to see his dying uncle Frank Betterman. Rosanna Gaw, the daughter of Betterman's embittered ex-partner Abel Gaw, is also at Newport. She has succeeded in bringing about a partial reconciliation between the two elderly men. Gaw and Betterman both die, and Fielder receives a large inheritance from his uncle. Gray is inexperienced at business, so he entrusts the management of the fortune to the unscrupulous Horton Vint. At this point the novel breaks off. From his extensive notes it appears that James intended Vint to betray Fielder's trust much as Kate Croy did with Milly Theale in The Wings of the Dove. Fielder would then magnanimously forgive Vint, but it's not certain if he would marry Rosanna, who may be in love with Gray.James meant this novel as an attack on the gigantic wealth of the Gilded Age plutocrats. He presents Abel Gaw with almost Gothic intensity as a predatory financier, "with his beak, which had pecked so many hearts out, visibly sharper than ever." James portrays Betterman, as his name suggests, in a slightly more favorable light if only because he has repented somewhat for his past financial sins. The younger people are equally reprehensible, with the possible exceptions of Rosanna and Gray. "We're all unspeakably corrupt," admits Vint. Vint and his lover Cissy Foy are reminiscent of Amerigo and Charlotte in The Golden Bowl in their love of wealth and pleasure. According to James' notes, Fielder eventually comes to recognize "the black and merciless things that are behind the great possessions" and how those possessions have been "so dishonored and stained and blackened at their very roots, that it seems...they carry their curse with them." Which is probably as definite a statement of the novel's import as can be found.

The Turn of the Screw is a classic ghost story--or is it? The author leaves it to you to decide whether the supernatural is real here or if it's in the governess's head.