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In this poignant fable of life, death, and memory, the protagonist embarks on a heartfelt quest to honor the legacy of his deceased friends, determined to prevent them from fading into obscurity amid the chaos of daily life. Along his journey, he encounters a kindred spirit— a woman who shares his passion for remembrance. However, the shadows of the past create seemingly insurmountable barriers between them. While James may not adhere to traditional beliefs, the narrative delves into profound themes of mortality and the transcendent power of selfless love. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

Daisy Miller is a captivating novella penned by Henry James, first published in the Cornhill Magazine in June–July 1879, and later released in book form in 1880. This enchanting tale follows the courtship of the stunning American girl, Daisy Miller, by the refined Frederick Winterbourne, who finds himself entangled in a web of social expectations and Daisys flirtatious nature. Set against the picturesque backdrops of Switzerland and Italy, their romance is challenged by the disapproving gaze of expatriates who question Daisys unconventional behavior. Join us in exploring themes of love, ...

In the Cage is a captivating novella by Henry James, first published in 1898. The story revolves around an unnamed telegraphist in London who unravels the hidden narratives of her clients through their cryptic telegrams. As she sits confined within her cage at the post office, her sensitive and perceptive nature leads her to uncover truths that may be more than she bargained for.

Henry James regarded The Ambassadors as his finest, or perhaps most intricately crafted, novel. It delves into the quintessential Jamesian exploration of the American experience abroad, where one encounters an older, and some might argue, a more enriching culture than that of the United States, filled with both allure and peril. The protagonist, Lambert Strether, a man in his fifties and the editor of a modest literary magazine in Woollett, Massachusetts, embarks on a journey to Europe. His mission, prompted by his benefactor Mrs. Newsome, is to retrieve her son Chadwick, who appears to be ...

La figura en el tapiz de Henry James es una novela corta que gira en torno a la búsqueda de un escritor de un significado elusivo y oculto dentro de un tapiz. La narrativa explora temas de arte, obsesión y las complejidades de la interpretación.

Cuando después de la muerte de Ashton Doyne -sólo tres meses después- le hicieron a George Withermore eso que suele llamarse una proposición, con respecto a un "volumen", la comunicación le llegó directamente de sus editores, que habían sido también, y la verdad es que mucho más, los del propio Doyne; pero no le sorprendió saber, al celebrarse la entrevista que luego le propusieron, que habían recibido algunas presiones por parte de la viuda de su cliente en cuanto a la publicación de una Vida.

"La Edad Madura" de Henry James explora las complejas vidas de personajes que enfrentan la mediana edad. Profundiza en sus luchas emocionales, deseos y búsqueda de significado, ofreciendo una exploración matizada de las relaciones humanas y el paso del tiempo.

Delve into the eerie and unsettling realm suggested by "The Turn of the Screw," where the boundaries of reality and the supernatural blur, creating a landscape rich with psychological tension and gothic intrigue. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that examine themes of isolation, the uncanny, and the complexities of human perception. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a variety of narratives that evoke the chilling atmosphere and suspenseful undertones characteristic of classic and contemporary gothic literature. This is not a...

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. If you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, that feeling that in an empty house we are not quite alone and that sometimes the sharp, sheer shock of what just happened is upon us then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your reading and listening pleasure.

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. When you consider the depth of literary talent available over the extraordinary length of Queen Victoria’s reign, allied to the fascination with their all things spiritual on ‘the other side’, then perhaps it’s simply right place, right time. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

The Modern Age is one of information overload. Bombarded, surrounded, and battered by facts, figures, opinions and seemingly whatever else comes out of anyone’s head from all directions at all hours of the day and night. It’s exhausting. In the pens of such luminaries as Henry James, E M Delafield, C E Montague, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and many others we connect with old fashioned media from publishing and advertising to telegrams and radio and everything in between in ways that are surprising, enlightening but always entertaining.

Le sorelle Viola e Perdita Wingrave si contendono l’amore del nobile Arthur Lloyd, ma quando lui sceglie di sposare Perdita, qualcosa di oscuro germina nel cuore della sorella. Amore, morte, fantasmi e vendetta si intrecciano in una storia di preziosi tessuti e antichi sapori dal retrogusto fin troppo moderno.

Step into a shadowed realm where nothing is as it seems, and reality dances on the edge of illusion. Henry James's The Turn of the Screw is a masterpiece of ambiguity, a chilling tale that defies easy interpretation. Told through the eyes of a young governess, the story plunges readers into a haunting world of eerie whispers, mysterious children, and a sinister country estate. But is the darkness external—or does it lie within the human mind? James's novella is not just a ghost story; it is a psychological puzzle that invites endless debate.

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…

Join two movie obsessed Northerners that make Harry and Lloyd look intelligent. Josh and James are two Northern blokes who love movies and the cinema, and always have something to say about it. Join us as we speak about the latest film releases, on-topic discussions regarding cinema and tv, quiz shows (obviously) and the homework section, where we give eachother a movie to watch and report back on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most oft-used themes for an author to explore is that of themselves and how they see authors in stories coping with everything around them.

Leviathans stride the poetic stage, known to us all and revered by many. Their verse is at once familiar and yet constantly reveals new layers and depths, new ways of thinking and assembling words to reveal new truths, new feelings and above all new poetry.

The United States may be far younger than many nations on Earth, yet its tumultuous history has reaped a harvest of poets and poetry of very fine calibre. In this volume we explore the verse of Massachusetts.

Otra vuelta de tuerca está considerada la historia de fantasmas por antonomasia y un hito insoslayable en la historia de la literatura universal. Henry James consigue trazar una imponente novela de suspense en la que lo natural y lo fantasmagórico se confunden en el misterio. Protagonizada por una joven institutriz al cuidado de dos niños en una mansión victoriana, a lo largo de la narración intervienen presencias y personajes tal vez sobrenaturales. La anterior institutriz y el sirviente murieron en extrañas circunstancias.

The vivacious Kate Croy finds herself torn between love and money, friendship and ambition; “the crown of Henry James’s achievement.” Now a critically acclaimed film. The vivacious Kate Croy finds herself torn between love and money, friendship and ambition; “the crown of Henry James’s...