The Private Life (1892) p. 3 The Real Thing (1892) p. 39 Owen Wingrave (1892) p. 67 The Middle Years (1893) p. 103 The Death of the Lion (1894) p. 125 The Coxon Fund (1894) p. 163 The Next Time (1895) p. 223 The Altar of the Dead (1895) p. 265 The Figure in the Carpet (1896) p. 303 The Turn of the Screw (1898) p. 341 In the Cage (1898) p. 451 The Real Right Thing (1899) p. 543 The Great Good Place (1900) p. 557 Miss Gunton of Poughkeepsie (1900) p. 583 The Abasement of the Northmores (1900) p. 597 The Special Type (1900) p. 617 The Tone of Time (1900) p. 637 The Two Faces (1900) p. 659 The Beldonald Holbein (1901 p. 675 The Story in It (1902) p. 697 Flickerbridge (1902) p. 715 The Beast in the Jungle (1903) p. 737 The Papers (1903) p. 785 Fordham Castle (1904) p. 885 Julia Bride (1908) p. 907 The Jolly Corner (1908) p. 945 Crapy Cornelia (1909) p. 981 The Bench of Desolation (1909) p. 1011 A Round of Visits (1910) p. 1061
The novel explores the clash between two cultures, highlighting their contrasting values and social expectations. Through a cast of diverse characters, James employs humor to critique the social norms of his time, particularly those of New England society. Despite the author's own reservations about the work, it has resonated with readers since its 1878 publication, showcasing James' comedic talent alongside a deeper commentary on societal issues.
"This volume brings together The Sacred Fount (1901), one of Henry James's most unusual experiments, and The Wings of the Dove (1902), one of his most beloved masterpieces and the novel that inaugurated the majestic and intricate "late phase" of his literary career." "Writing to his friend William Dean Howells, James characterized The Sacred Fount, the only one of his novels to be told in the first person, as "a fine flight into the high fantastic." While traveling to the country house of Newmarch for a weekend party, the nameless narrator becomes obsessed with the idea that a person may become younger or cleverer by tapping the "sacred fount" of another person. Convinced that Grace Brissenden has become younger by drawing upon her husband, Guy, the narrator seeks to discover the source of the newfound wit of Gilbert Long, previously "a fine piece of human furniture." His perplexing and ambiguous quest, and the varying reactions it provokes from the other guests, calls into question the imaginative inquiry central to James's art of the novel." "James described the essential idea of The Wings of the Dove as "a young person conscious of a great capacity for life, but early stricken and doomed, condemned to die under short respite, while also enamoured of the world." The heroine, a wealthy young American heiress, Milly Theale (inspired by James's beloved cousin Minny Temple), is slowly drawn into a trap set for her by the English adventuress Kate Croy and her lover, the journalist Morton Densher. The unexpected outcome of their mercenary scheme provides the resolution to a tragic story of love and betrayal, innocence and experience that has long been acknowledged as one of James's supreme achievements as a novelist. This volume prints the New York Edition text of The Wings of the Dove, and includes the illuminating preface James wrote for that edition." [jaquette]
(Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed) Contents of Volume 1 A Landscape-PainterA Light ManA Passionate PilgrimThe Madonna of the FutureMadame de MauvesBenvolioDaisy Miller: A StudyAn International EpisodeThe Pension BeaurepasThe Point of ViewThe Siege of LondonLady BarberinaThe Author of "Beltraffio"Louisa PallantThe Aspern PapersThe LiarThe Lesson of the MasterThe PatagoniaThe PupilThe MarriagesThe ChaperonSir Edmund Orme
The Marriages is recognized as a significant historical work, leading to its preservation through a contemporary republication. This edition has been meticulously retyped, redesigned, and reformatted to ensure clarity and readability, making it accessible for both current and future generations.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, reflecting its historical significance. It may exhibit imperfections typical of older texts, including marks and marginalia. This edition aims to preserve and promote the original literature, ensuring that it remains accessible in a high-quality format that honors its cultural importance.
This volume features some of the most haunting tales from Henry James, showcasing his mastery of psychological depth and intricate characterizations. Readers will encounter eerie atmospheres and unsettling themes, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and the supernatural. James' unique narrative style invites exploration of the unknown, making this collection an essential part of his literary legacy.
The concluding volume of Henry James' exploration into the bizarre delves into the complexities of human psychology and the uncanny. Through a collection of intriguing narratives, it showcases James' masterful ability to blend the ordinary with the extraordinary, revealing the hidden depths of his characters' minds. Themes of perception, reality, and the supernatural intertwine, offering readers a thought-provoking experience that challenges their understanding of the familiar. This collection marks a significant culmination of his literary journey into the strange and unsettling.
"For other novelists the value of Henry James's Notebooks is immense and to brood over them a major experience. The glow of the great impresario is on the pages. They are occasionally readable and endlessly stimulating, often moving and are ocasionally relieved by a drop of gossip."—V. S. Pritchett, New Statesman "The Notebooks take us into his study, and here we can observe him, at last, in the very act of creation at his writing table."—Leon Edel, Atlantic Monthly "A document of prime importance."—Edmund Wilson, New Yorker
Features Nick Dormer, the young Englishman who, during the course of the novel, will courageously resist the glittering Parliamentary career desired for him by his family, in order to paint. His progress is counterpointed by the 'Tragic Muse' of the title, Miriam Rooth, a great actress indifferent to social reputation, and dedicated to her art.
