Bücher von Henry James

Do you want to read The Turn of The Screw? If so then keep reading...Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale of moral degradation concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. The story begins when a governess arrives at an English country estate to look after Miles, aged ten, and Flora, eight. At first, everything appears normal but then events gradually begin to weave a spell of psychological terror.One night a ghost appears before the governess. It is the dead lover of Miss Jessel, the former governess. Later, the ghost of Miss Jessel herself appears before the governess and the little girl. Moreover, both the governess and the housekeeper suspect that the two spirits have appeared to the boy in private. The children, however, adamantly refuse to acknowledge the presence of the two spirits, in spite of indications that there is some sort of evil communication going on between the children and the ghosts.Without resorting to clattering chains, demonic noises, and other melodramatic techniques, this elegantly told tale succeeds in creating an atmosphere of tingling suspense and unspoken horror matched by few other books in the genre. Known for his probing psychological novels dealing with the upper classes, James in this story tried his hand at the occult - and created a masterpiece of the supernatural that has frightened and delighted readers for nearly a century.What are you waiting for The Turn of The Screw is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW!

Many of the earliest occult stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

There are times and places that come back yet again, but that, when the brooding tourist puts out his hand to them, meet it a little slowly, or even seem to recede a step, as if in slight fear of some liberty he may take. Surely they should know by this time that he is capable of taking none. He has his own way--he makes it all right. It now becomes just a part of the charming solicitation that it presents precisely a problem--that of giving the particular thing as much as possible without at the same time giving it, as we say, away.

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A Passionate Pilgrim is a novella written by the famous American author, Henry James. The story revolves around a young American named Clement Searle who travels to Europe in search of adventure and excitement. He arrives in England and meets a beautiful woman named Miss Milray, who introduces him to her circle of friends. Clement becomes enamored with Miss Milray and begins to pursue her, but he soon realizes that she is already engaged to be married.Undeterred, Clement continues to pursue Miss Milray, and their relationship becomes more and more complicated. As they travel through Europe together, Clement becomes increasingly obsessed with Miss Milray, and his passion for her threatens to consume him completely.A Passionate Pilgrim is a beautifully written tale of love, obsession, and the pursuit of happiness. James' vivid descriptions of Europe and its people bring the story to life, and his exploration of the human psyche is both insightful and thought-provoking. This novella is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature and wants to delve into the complexities of the human heart.He led the conversation to the country we had left; rather as if a leash had been attached to the collar of some lumpish and half-domesticated animal the tendency of whose movements had to be recognised. He spoke of it indeed as of some fabled planet, alien to the British orbit, lately proclaimed to have the admixture of atmospheric gases required to support animal life, but not, save under cover of a liberal afterthought, to be admitted into one's regular conception of things.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Record of the Expedition to Abyssinia - compiled by order of the Secretary of State for War - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1870.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Bostonians, a Novel, in Three Volumes, - Vol. II is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

What Maisie knew is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Europeans - a Sketch, in Two Volumes - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1878.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Account of Facsimiles of National Manuscripts of Ireland - selected and edited, under the direction of the Right Hon. Edward Sullivan, Master of the Rolls in Ireland is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1879.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Do you want to read The Turn of The Screw? If so then keep reading...Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale of moral degradation concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. The story begins when a governess arrives at an English country estate to look after Miles, aged ten, and Flora, eight. At first, everything appears normal but then events gradually begin to weave a spell of psychological terror.One night a ghost appears before the governess. It is the dead lover of Miss Jessel, the former governess. Later, the ghost of Miss Jessel herself appears before the governess and the little girl. Moreover, both the governess and the housekeeper suspect that the two spirits have appeared to the boy in private. The children, however, adamantly refuse to acknowledge the presence of the two spirits, in spite of indications that there is some sort of evil communication going on between the children and the ghosts.Without resorting to clattering chains, demonic noises, and other melodramatic techniques, this elegantly told tale succeeds in creating an atmosphere of tingling suspense and unspoken horror matched by few other books in the genre. Known for his probing psychological novels dealing with the upper classes, James in this story tried his hand at the occult - and created a masterpiece of the supernatural that has frightened and delighted readers for nearly a century.What are you waiting for The Turn of The Screw is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW!

Dans cet ouvrage peu connu d'Henry James, le narrateur s'immisce dans la vie d'un homme, il favorise sa rencontre avec une cousine lointaine. Une rencontre entre cousin et cousine qui aurait pu être un souffle de vie pour l'un comme pour l'autre mais la force du destin va en décider autrement comme si les deux cousins étaient frappés d'une fatalité vieille comme leur famille...Extrait : "Comme je me proposais de retourner aux États-Unis vers le milieu du mois de juin, je résolus de profiter des six semaines qui me restaient pour visiter l'Angleterre, que je ne connaissais pas encore. Durant mon voyage en Europe, j'avais toujours donné la préférence aux vieilles auberges, qui, si elles sont parfois moins confortables que nos immenses caravansérails modernes, offrent à l'observateur des sujets d'étude plus fertiles en imprévu. À mon arrivée à Londres, je m'installai donc dans une antique hôtellerie, située assez loin du centre de la ville, au milieu d'un quartier qui me rappelait l'époque déjà classique du docteur Johnson. Le premier soir de mon séjour, je descendis dans la salle à manger, où je commandai mon dîner au génie même du décorum, personnifié par un serviteur."

A frequent source of complaint with Eustace, when he had no more immediate displeasure, was that he had not known his father. He had formed a mental image of the late Mr. Garnyer which I am afraid hardly tallied at all points with the original. He knew that his father had been a man of pleasure, and he had painted his portrait in ideal hues. What a charming father----a man of pleasure! the boy thought, fancying that gentlemen of this stamp take their pleasure in the nursery.

"I'll give up the house if they'll let me take what I require!" -- that, on the morrow, was what Mrs Gereth's stifled night had qualified her to say with a tragic face at breakfast. Fleda reflected that what she 'required' was simply every object that surrounded them. The poor woman would have admitted this truth and accepted the conclusion to be drawn from it, the reduction to the absurd of her attitude, the exaltation of her revolt.