Henry James
Henry James was an American-British author and a prominent figure in literary realism, known for his psychological insights and complex characterizations. His notable works include 'The Portrait of a Lady' and 'The Turn of the Screw,' which explore themes of consciousness and morality. James's writing style is characterized by elaborate prose and a focus on the inner lives of his characters, making him a key figure in the development of modern fiction.
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Henry James is also mentioned among the authors of whom Tóibín has written biographical novels.
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Greece· 2026-02-01
Rix references Henry James in the space of a few pages.
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Australia· 2025-12-19
Henry James is referenced for his work The Turn of the Screw, which influences Banville's writing.
‘You cannot censor me. They would try it now with all this wokeist nonsense’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-28
Henry James is included in Tóibín's list of influential writers.
‘All the emotion I was suppressing, that I didn’t know what to do with, was grief’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Henry James was a close friend of John Singer Sargent and provided insights into his artistic choices.
Perché questo dipinto di John Singer Sargent potrebbe regalarvi preziosi attimi di pace estiva
Italy· 2025-07-19
Henry James is the subject of Tóibín's masterpiece, exploring his complex inner life and literary career.
Brooklyn and beyond: Colm Tóibín’s best books – ranked! | Colm Tóibín
United Kingdom· 2025-07-14
Letters from the American-British author Henry James offered Reid writing tips along with suggested book recommendations.
Paul Clements on Forrest Reid, a 20th century author who is coming back into vogue – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-22
Henry James is referenced by Edmund White regarding the challenges of writing in beautiful cities like Venice and Florence.
Edmund White e la studentessa americana che definì Firenze "un incubo": «Ha scritto cose incivili»Italy· 2025-06-05
Henry James is mentioned as a writer inspired by Venice.
Italiją išmaišiusi lietuvė rekomenduoja: 5 salos, kurios pakeis jūsų atostogų planus | Gyvenimas
Lithuania· 2025-05-18
Henry James was giving birth to his novel The Portrait of a Lady in the same year Miles Franklin was born.
Miles Franklin Undercover by Kerrie DaviesAustralia· 2025-03-19
Nineteenth-century writer Henry James is heartbroken when his first play performs poorly.
No 25 to No 1 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
Henry James is cited by Akbar for his detailed characterizations in literature.
Kaveh Akbar, escritor: “Muchos lectores usan la literatura para sentir que están en el lado de los buenos” | Babelia
Spain· 2025-03-14
Henry James is quoted regarding the ease of visiting Venice without actually experiencing it.
Christina Hesselholdt überschreibt Thomas Manns "Tod in Venedig"
Switzerland· 2025-02-17
It recalls the three-volume potboilers of the Victorians described by Henry James as 'baggy monsters'.
Empty Wigs by Jonathan Meades review – a black museum of savage stories | FictionUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-10
