The short stories of Henry James /
selected and edited, with an introduction by Clifton Fadiman.
- New York : Random House, c1945.
- xx, 644 pages, [1] leaf of plates : Illustrations, portrait ; 21 cm.
- The modern library of the world's classics .
- The modern library of the world's classics .
"First printing"--Verso of t.p.
Four meetings A bundle of letters Louisa Pallant The liar The real thing The pupil Brooksmith The middle years The altar of the dead Europe The great good place The tree of knowledge The tone of time Mrs. Medwin The birthplace The beast in the jungle The jolly corner
This volume collects many of Henry James’s mature short stories (1892‑1910), showing his fullest development in style, theme, and psychological insight. Key features: Many stories deal with memory, regret, missed opportunity, and the inner life of characters who are often isolated or in ambiguous moral/social positions. There is a contrast between what people expect and what actually happens: characters often confront the gap between their hopes and realities. Settings move between Europe and America, or feature Americans abroad, reflecting cultural clashes and perceptions. Some stories use supernatural or uncanny elements (e.g. The Turn of the Screw, The Jolly Corner) to explore internal fears or identity. Others explore art, literature, or the process of creation (e.g. The