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Henry James
"The Madonna of the Future" by Henry James delves into the clash between tradition and innovation within Victorian society through the lens of art and aestheticism. Set in the Victorian…
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The Princess Casamassima (Volume 2), a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made…
The Princess Casamassima (Volume 1), a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made…
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The Turn of the Screw, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made…
"Georgina's reasons" by means of Henry James delves into the inner struggles of its protagonist, Georgina Grady, as she navigates the complexities of Victorian society and wrestles together with her…
Portraits of places, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in…
The Spoils of Poynton, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never…
A Timeless Classic of Societal Customs, Cultural Disputes, and The Cost of Non-Conformity
Henry James' novella Daisy Miller, features one of his greatest heroines. At first glance it seems to…
""The Golden Bowl - Volume 1 (First Edition)"" is a literary masterpiece penned by Henry James, a renowned American author. Set against the backdrop of high society in Europe and…
"Embark on a delightful literary journey through the picturesque landscapes of France with Henry James in 'A Little Tour In France.' This charming travelogue, penned by the acclaimed American author…
A Little Tour in France is a book of travel writing by American writer Henry James. Originally published under the title En Province in 1883-1884 as a serial in The…
Young Nanda Brookenham fights to preserve her honesty in the brilliant but corrupt world of her parents, in a story of innocence betrayed but preserved. Its scene construction and dialogue…
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Italian Hours is a book of travel writing by Henry James published in 1909. The book collected essays that James had written over nearly forty years about a country he…
Daisy Miller follows the enchanting Daisy, a spirited American girl navigating the rigid social conventions of 19th-century Europe. Through encounters with the reserved Winterbourne and disapproving society, Daisy's innocence clashes…
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Young Harry's parents want their son to have pet. Harry chooses a little budgerigar parrot because his dad is allergic to dogs and cats. Named "Buddy" by Harry, the little…
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James has garnered a reputation as the most analyzed and ambiguous ghost story in the English language.
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When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to enjoy her…
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The private life, The wheel of time, Lord Beaupre, The visits, Collaboration, Owen Wingrave., a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work…
Views and Reviews, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts…
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The Turn of the Screw, a novella written by Henry James in 1898, is perhaps one of the most widely read ghost stories in classrooms across the country. The story's…
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Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile embossed layers, fine…
George Payne Rainsford James
One in a Thousand, Or, The Days of Henri Quatre" is actually a historical novel written by G. P. R. James, not Ellen Glasgow. George Payne Rainsford James was a…
Henry Giles, James Martineau
Unitarianism Defended by Henry Giles, James Martineau, and John Hamilton Thom, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
""The Golden Bowl - Volume 2 (First Edition)"" continues Henry James's captivating narrative, delving deeper into the intricate web of relationships and secrets that bind its characters. Set in the…
William Henry Giles Kingston
"James Braithwaite, the Supercargo" by William Henry Giles Kingston embarks readers on a thrilling maritime adventure through the captivating world of seafaring and exploration. Set against the backdrop of colonialism…
Henry James Nicoll
Henry James Coleridge
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Brother and sister are delighted when their parents buy them a Burmese kitten whom they name "Poco" because she is so tiny. Poco grows to become a very amusing cat…
Henry James, Ladehu
Ten year old Alexandra gets a cute black poodle as a birthday gift from her parents and decides to name him "Donny". Donny soon reveals himself to be a most…
James Augustus Henry Murray Thomas
one of a series of new editions of Henry James’s most famous short stories and novels.
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Henry Wilson, James Caulfield
In the early years of the 19th century, an armless woman called Miss Biffin was seen annually at England's Bartholomew Fair and other events. "She worked with her toes neatly…
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Maggie Verver, a young American heiress, and her widowed father Adam, a billionaire collector of objets d'art, lead a life of wealth and refinement in London. They are both getting…
Illustrated edition: This edition includes detailed illustrations, a comprehensive summary, an author biography, and a list of characters.
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James is a classic gothic…
Brought together here with further tales of cultural conflict, these stories are subtle, affecting variations on the ‘international theme’ that would dominate James’s novels.
A wonderful new collection of tales…
Basil Ransom, a young Mississippi lawyer arrives to Boston in search of a career. Through his cousin, Olive Chancellor, Ransom comes to meet Verena, the beautiful daughter of a charlatan…
A nameless young governess sent to a country house to take charge of two orphans, Miles and Flora. Unsettled by a dark foreboding of menace within the house, she soon…
When timid and plain Catherine Sloper is courted by the dashing and determined Morris Townsend, her father, convinced that the young man is nothing more than a fortune-hunter, delivers an…
This is the first scholarly edition of an important group of critical writings by Henry James, the Prefaces to his New York Edition (1907-9). It will be of value to…
