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Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. For America, as the century closes, she is becoming less isolated. Her industrial might, her rising military power are pulling her ever closer into the entangled globe of nations. Her authors flex ideas and lexicons with riveting tales of this astonishing society.

Timeless Henry James Stories brings together a collection of his finest works, capturing the depth of character and intricacy of human interactions.

The Henry James Classics Podcast presents a beautifully narrated selection of his most celebrated works, offering a deep exploration of human nature and social complexities.

Step into the rich, psychological landscapes of Henry James Audiobooks, a collection of deeply insightful works exploring society, identity, and the human experience.

During the Victorian era the publishing of magazines and periodicals accelerated at a phenomenal rate. This really was mass market publishing to a hungry audience eager for literary sustenance. Many of our greatest authors contributed and expanded their reach whilst many fledging authors also found a ready source for their nascent works and careers. Amongst the very many was ‘The Yellow Book’.

Henry James was born 15th April 1843, in New York City. A prolific author he was able to easily move across genres to create vivid and totally real worlds and situations and to offer sophisticated observations of human relations as well as realistic social criticism. The Great Good Place is a formidable short story with a sharp view of a writer who really needs to find peace but unexpectedly finds himself in paradise. Or does he?

The Beast in the Jungle is a 1903 novella by Henry James, first published in the collection titled The Better Sort. The story addresses themes like fate, loneliness, love and death. The protagonist, John Marcher, anticipates an event that he believes will set him apart from other people. Marcher is frozen by his fears and a sense of impending doom. A haunting tale of egotism, fear of the unknown and unrequited love, the story warns that the only thing one has to fear is fear itself. John’s failure to reciprocate May Bartram’s love condemns him.

Beautiful Kate Croy may have been left penniless by her relatives, but her bold, ambitious nature ensures she will not succumb meekly to a life of poverty. If the financial circumstances of Merton Densher, the man she is passionately in love with, are not sufficient to secure her future, perhaps her cunning will.

Lambert Strether, a mild, middle-aged American of no particular achievements, is dispatched to Paris from the manufacturing empire of Woollett, Massachusetts. The mission conferred on him by his august patron, Mrs. Newsome, is to discover what, or who, is keeping her son Chad in the notorious city of pleasure and to bring him home. But Strether finds Chad transformed by the influence of a remarkable woman.

Discover the heartbeat of American poetry through 101 Great American Poems — a carefully curated collection that spans centuries of voices. From the reflective verses of Anne Bradstreet to the bold rhythms of Langston Hughes, this anthology captures the soul of a nation through themes of love, loss, freedom, and hope. Tracing a journey from Puritan resolve to the artistic fervor of the Harlem Renaissance, these poems invite readers to explore America's evolving identity across generations and genres.

Plagada de humor e ironía, esta historia genial de Henry James relata las desventuras amorosas de Peter Brench; secretamente enamorado de la esposa de su mejor amigo: un escultor mediocre que se siente y se conduce como un genio incomprendido. La tensión por fin se desata cuando el hijo del matrimonio Mallow decide iniciar una carrera artística en París y esto lo lleva a descubrir lo que durante años toda su familia -incluido Peter Brench, su padrino- ocultó.FEAT DESC

Era improbable, pensaba el joven conde alemán Otto Vogelstein a su llegada a Nueva York, que volviera a cruzarse con la bella señorita Pandora Day, a quien conoció a bordo del buque que los llevaba a ambos rumbo a la ciudad. Pandora no pertenecía a la buena sociedad en la que, sin duda, Vogelstein iba a integrarse en cuanto comenzara su imparable carrera americana.

Henry James’s classic tale of an American girl abroad, doomed for her wild and unconventional ways.

Главный герой, связанный помолвкой с юной соотечественницей, знакомится с красавицей американкой, наследницей громадного состояния. С каждым днем положение становится все более двусмысленным–понятно, что ничем хорошим эта история закончиться не может…

Loss in any form seems to burden us with more weight than anything that can possibly be gained or learnt from. The loss of a person, a loved one, is often overwhelming. Lives so interwoven that the severing or loss of one life leaves the other weakened, unable to function for some time. Recovery comes in a myriad of forms but is usually debilitating, slow and, in the end, we are not as whole as we once were.It is a subject that authors return to again and again.

SEA STORIES tells the entire tale. You will find excerpts of some of the most famous nautical stories of all time. Most of us have passed through a period of life during which we have ardently longed to be, if not actually a rover, a buccaneer, or a pirate, at least and really a sailor!

Experience the timeless tale of The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James and discover why this novel is a literary classic! Follow the story of Isabel Archer, a young woman coming of age in the late 19th century, as she navigates the complex world of love, marriage, and self-discovery. With its richly drawn characters, intricate plot, and themes of personal growth and identity, The Portrait of a Lady is a must-listen for anyone interested in classic literature or the works of Henry James. So why wait? Start listening to The Portrait of a Lady today and be swept away by the depth and complexity of...

Immerse yourself in the world of The Ambassadors by Henry James and discover why this novel is a literary classic! Follow the story of Lewis Lambert Strether, a middle-aged man sent to Europe to retrieve a wayward young relative, as he becomes enmeshed in the sophisticated society of Paris and confronts his own personal and emotional growth. With its intricate plot and complex characters, The Ambassadors is a thought-provoking and rewarding listen that you won't want to miss. So why wait? Start listening to The Ambassadors today and join Strether on his journey of self-discovery.https://...

Eine neue Gouvernante übernimmt die Betreuung der Waisen Miles und Flora auf dem einsam gelegenen, herrschaftlichen Landsitz Bly. Doch die Idylle trügt. Schreckliches hat sich hier ereignet. Der böse Einfluss der vorherigen Gouvernante und des Hausverwalters scheint fortzuwirken, obwohl beide mittlerweile verstorben sind. Die neue Gouvernante beginnt immer mehr an den Unschuldsmienen ihrer Schützlinge zu zweifeln ...

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 2 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Die Unschuldsengel" von Henry James, "Das vefluchte Haus" von Edward Bulwer-Lytton, "Die Totenbraut" von Friedrich Laun und "Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde" von Robert Louis Stevenson.