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Peter Brooks
In this enthralling re-creation of American novelist Henry James' famous ten-month trip around the United States, lauded critic Peter Brooks brings to life both the literary giant and America in…
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Alicia Rix
For students of Henry James, this book offers new critical perspectives on both established and forgotten texts. More broadly, it is for anyone interested in the enormous changes in transport…
Henry James
When a young governess arrives at a remote and dreary country estate to take care of two charming little children, she is initially thrilled. However, the longer she stays, the…
Surrounded by the artists, writers and musicians who made up her court in Boston as they did in Venice, Isabella Stewart Gardner, a passionate art collector, was as revered and…
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Henry James, Michael Gorra
A new selection of Henry James's essays on the art of writing, from his famous essay "The Art of Fiction" to pieces on George Eliot, Ivan Turgenev, Honore de Balzac…
James Henry
Essex in February. Cold enough to catch your death.
James F Hancock
The history of how North Atlantic America was revealed to the Europeans in the 16th and early 17th centuries is largely forgotten. This book seeks to remedy that, describing the…
George Abbott, Vinnette Carroll, and Harold (Hal) Prince were trailblazing figures who helped shape and define the Broadway musical over the course of the 20th century.
Their careers expanded the…
Jay Wickersham, Chris Milford, Hope Mayo, James O'Gorman
The first in-depth publication of drawings that reveal the creative genius of H. H. Richardson, the greatest American architect of the nineteenth century
Rebecca West
"Henry James" by Rebecca West is a compelling work of literary biography, offering readers a nuanced exploration of the life and works of the esteemed American author. Delving into the…
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William Shakespeare
The ideal gift for lovers of Shakespeare to enjoy the intrinsic beauty of the Bard's prose and poetry. Part of a beautiful three-set edition, with the works laid out in…
Henry James' Travel: Fiction and Non-Fiction offers a multifaceted approach to Henry James's idea and practice of travel from the perspective of the globalized world today.
Julian Jimenez Heffernan
The Strange Freedom is an examination of the ways James's fiction is prepossessed by some major voices of the English literary tradition, those of Shakespeare, Richardson, Fielding, Gibbon, Thackeray, and…
Teckyoung Kwon
"This book discusses consciousness using the teachings of Freud, William James, and recent neuroscientists, as well as the narrative techniques that Henry James devised to represent consciousness: ghosts and Free…
This eighteenth installment in the complete collection of Henry James's known and extant letters records James's ongoing efforts to care for his sister, develop his work, strengthen his professional status…
John Carlos Rowe
Our Henry James addresses the interesting revival of Henry James's works in Anglo-American film adaptations and contemporary fiction from the 1960s to the present.
Confidence is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in Scribner's Monthly in 1879 and then as a book later the same year. This light and somewhat…
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality…
"The Death of the Lion" is a novella written through the American author Henry James. The tale revolves around the literary international of London and explores themes of reputation, creative…
"Hawthorne" by Henry James is a captivating biography that explores the life and literary legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Positioned within the realm of American literature, James delves into Hawthorne's profound…
"The Lesson of the Master" by Henry James is a literary fiction novella, widely regarded as a masterpiece of the genre. Through the lens of Henry James's unparalleled literary prowess…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James has garnered a reputation as the most analyzed and ambiguous ghost story in the English language.
Unleash Your Creativity with A Bundle of Letters Coloring Book Edition!
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Are you ready to add a splash of color to your literary journey? Introducing the stunning Coloring…
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…
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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