Daisy Miller by Henry James

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Henry James, an influential 19th-century literary figure, was born in New York City in 1843 and later became a British citizen before his death in London in 1916. His extensive body of narrative fiction has left a lasting impact on literature, particularly influencing contemporaries like Edith Wharton. Despite his American roots, his life and work were largely shaped by his experiences in England, marking him as a pivotal figure in the transition of literary styles and themes during that era.