Henry James (3)
Author of The Curse of the San Andres
For other authors named Henry James, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Henry James, American novelist and literary critic, was born in 1843 in New York City. Psychologist-philosopher William James was his brother. By the age of 18, he had lived in France, England, Switzerland, Germany, and New England. In 1876, he moved to London, having decided to live abroad show more permanently. James was a prolific writer; his writings include 22 novels, 113 tales, 15 plays, approximately 10 books of criticism, and 7 travel books. His best-known works include Daisy Miller, The Turn of the Screw, The Portrait of a Lady, The Ambassadors, and The American Scene. His works of fiction are elegant and articulate looks at Victorian society; while primarily set in genteel society, James subtlely explores class issues, sexual repression, and psychological distress. Henry James died in 1916 in London. The James Memorial Stone in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey, commemorates him. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Works by Henry James
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- James, Henry C.
- Gender
- male
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Discussions
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Henry James: American Author Challenge in 75 Books Challenge for 2015 (March 2015)
Which Henry James novel should i try? in Book talk (March 2012)
Reviews
Interesting to me because the location he describes of the lost Padre's gold mine is a hop skip and a jump from my home. Unfortunately, it appears to be on government land, and trespassers are not allowed. I did enjoy the story, but it's hard to say whether I liked it because I know the region, or whether it really was a good story.
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