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A Ghost Story by Henry JamesA governess sees two sinister specters. She considers them a danger to the two children entrusted to her care and tries to protect her charges.
Master of Inner Space, Novelist Henry JamesConcealment is a theme prevalent in James' works. Often depicting interactions between people as contests of will, duels of dominance and submission, Henry James describes in minute detail the history of these strategic secrecies.- The Merchant Ivory Adaptation of the Henry James Novel "The Golden Bowl" Has Been Much UnderratedNot for those too impatient for James, and perhaps too pared down for those who adore late James novels, the 2000 Merchant/Ivory "The Golden Bowl" is a gorgeous-looking period film with subtle performances.
- Realism in Henry James' "Washington Square"In this essay, I show how "Washington Square" departs from sentimental fiction and embraces realism. 2442 words, including quotes
- Henry James' "The Beast in the Jungle" and "Daisy Miller: A Study"An analytic review of the titled classic short stories "Daisy Miller" and "The Beast in the Jungle."
- Narrative in Henry James' The Turn of the ScrewThe idea of narrative in uncanny fiction is very complex. It is the nature of the genre to leave the reader perplexed and unsettled by the events that it unfolds.
- Isabel and Pansy: The Ironic Tales of Fate in The Portrait of a Lady, by Henry JamesA deeper research of the book and the ironic undertones.
- A Portrait of Characters in Henry James' the Beast in the JungleThis passage serves as a criticism of adherence to the Romantic ideals that were so prevalent in America in the early 19th Century, but also offers a kinder message that those ideals can be achieved, if only they are strived for with realistic aims.
- THE AMBASSADORS, By: Henry JamesWritten in 1903 - society at the turn of the century. Considered to be Henry James most perfect novel.
Louis Auchncloss: An American IconThis article reveals my favorite novelist, Louis Auchincloss, and describes his unique place in literature.
United States Large CentsA descriptive narrative, on the United States copper large cents series. A numismatic enthusiast shares his personal experience, collecting these artistic obsolete copper cents.- Interpreting Henry James "The Aspern Papers"My interpretation of Henry James "The Aspern Papers" and how religion can be used to justify pretty much anything.
- Scary Things to Read for HalloweenSit down with a scary book, story, or poem.
- How to Participate in National History DayMy three kids all participated in National History Day and our whole family learned from their experiences. It's worth every moment invested
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- The Turn of the Screw, By: Henry JamesA classic, first published in 1891; a ghost story, told by a governess who takes a job at an old family estate in a remote location in Essex, England.
- A Patriot's History of the United StatesThis is a review of the Conversative guide, Patriot's History of the United States. It is a rebuttal of Howard Zinn's People's History and this article looks at the impact both could have on our culture.
