The Figure in the Carpet (1896)

Henry James, a prominent figure in American literature, had a unique upbringing that influenced his writing. After publishing his first story at twenty, he emigrated to London in 1876 and became a British citizen in 1915. Over his prolific career, he authored twenty novels and over a hundred short stories, including classics like The Europeans and The Turn of the Screw. This edition features a new introductory biography and aims to present James's works in accessible, high-quality formats, preserving the original text and artwork.