Henry James

Obra cumbre de las narraciones victorianas sobre casas encantadas, gracias a la calculada ambig edad con que Henry James efect a su retrato de personajes y de situaciones. Un cl sico imperecedero del terror psicol gico que cre escuela y fue imitado hasta la saciedad. Una biso a institutriz se hace cargo de la educaci n de dos ni os en una mansi n de la campi a brit nica. Los fantasmas del pasado, reales o imaginarios no tardar n en atormentarla, en un crescendo de situaciones cada vez m s desasosegantes que conducen a uno de los finales m s terror ficos de la historia de la literatura. This masterpiece of Victorian stories about haunted houses is an enduring classic of psychological terror that has been imitated repeatedly. A novice governess becomes responsible for the education of two children in a mansion in the British countryside. However, the ghosts of her past will soon haunt her, in a crescendo of increasingly disturbing situations that lead to one of the most terrifying endings in the history of literature.

Brother and sister are delighted when their parents buy them a Burmese kitten whom they name "Poco" because she is so tiny. Poco grows to become a very amusing cat and the children soon learn to love her. However, she has a bad habit of spotting an open door and running out of the house. One bad night she disappears and the family fears the worst. Find out how Poco's adventures end. Henry James is pen name of a school teacher form Sydney, Australia. After 45 years in the classroom and having authored a number of science text books, Henry has now retired from face to face teaching and has taken writing rhyme stories describing real-life events occurring in his family circle." Poco the Perky Pussycat" is the third of these stories to be published commercially, "Alexandra's Accident" and "Possum Panic" being his earlier story books

Georgina's Reasons by Henry James is a compelling novel that delves into the intricacies of personal motives and desires and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century society, the story follows the enigmatic Georgina, a woman driven by her own mysterious reasons. Through James' elegant prose and keen psychological insight, the novel delves into themes of identity, independence, and the consequences of personal choices. It raises questions about the nature of love, duty, and the pursuit of personal happiness. James' nuanced portrayal of Georgina invites readers to reflect on their own motivations and the intricate web of reasons that shape their lives, Immerse yourself in the world of Georgina's Reasons as Henry James weaves a tale of mystery, passion, and self-discovery.

The Lesson of the Master is a novella written by Henry James, originally published in 1888. The novella tells the story of a young writer, Paul Overt, who meets Henry St. George, a famous novelist Overt admires. During that time, Overt also meets and falls in love with Marian Fancourt, a young woman who admires both St. George's and Overt's work. During their meetings, St. George, who is married, advises Overt against getting married and having children, arguing that a wife and children will be the death of Overt's creativity and career. Overt then takes an extended vacation in which he considers St. George's advice. When he returns, he learns that St. George's wife had died, and that St. George had taken Marian Fancourt as his wife. Overt feels that St. George had set him up in order to have Miss Fancourt for himself, but St. George insists that by marrying her, he saved Overt and his career.

The Tragic Muse, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Some Short Stories, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

"Tuvi tiivad" ilmus 1902. aastal ning seda peetakse Jamesi hilisema loomeperioodi tähtsaimaks teoseks. Romaani aluseks on Jamesi enda nõo Minny Temple'i, noorena tuberkuloosi surnud neiu lugu. Romaani keskmes on omamoodi armukolmnurk ja raha. Kate Croy ja Merton Densher on armunud ja soovivad abielluda, kuid neil pole raha. Kate'i heaolu sõltub rikka tädi soosingust, kes loodab neiu tiitliga mehele naiseks anda. Olukord tundub väljapääsmatu, kuid siis tuleb mängu kaunis ja habras ameeriklanna Milly Theale. Milly on lisaks veel väga rikas, kuid paraku ka väga haige. Temaga sõbrunenud Kate'il tekib plaan, kuidas ameerika neiu Londonisse ilmumist oma huvides ära kasutada. Tundub, et midagi ei saa viltu vedada. Elu keerdkäigud on aga etteaimamatud ning milleski ei saa kindel olla. Romaani mõju hilisemale kirjandusele on olnud suur ja see pole kaotanud aastatega midagi oma väärtusest. Teiste seas on isegi Dashiel Hammet maininud, et tema loomingut on mõjutanud just "Tuvi tiivad". Romaani põhjal on tehtud film ja selle juurde pöördutakse üha uuesti ja uuesti tagasi. Henry James (1843-1916) on üks olulisemaid 19. sajandi realistlikke romaanikirjanikke. Ta kujutab toimuvat oma tegelaste seisukohast, andes nii oma teostele suurema psühholoogilise sügavuse. Ameerikas sündinud Henry Jamesi võib sama hästi pidada inglise kirjanikuks, sest suurema osa oma loomingust kirjutas ta just Inglismaal. Tema kirjanduslik pärand on muljet avaldav, sinna kuulub 20 romaani, 112 lühijuttu ja jutustust, 12 näidendit, esseid ja reisikirju. Henry Jamesi peateemaks oli süütu, tundelise ja demokraatliku suhtumisega ameeriklaste kohtumine Euroopa vanema, küünilisema ja pahelisema kultuuriga. Kindlasti tasub esile tõsta ka Jamesi oskust luua tugevaid ja huvitavaid naistegelasi. Mehed kipuvad tema raamatutes tagaplaanile jääma. Jamesi teoseid on hakatud viimasel ajal üha rohkem hindama ning kuigi tema stiil on keeruline ja sellega harjumine võtab aega, tasub pingutus ennast ära. Krista Kaer on tõlkinud juba ligi viiskümmend aastat ja avaldanud üle 80 tõlke. Ta alustas ameerika kirjanike tõlgetest Loomingu Raamatukogule, kuid on edaspidi keskendunud iiri ja inglise autoritele. Tema tõlgitud autorite hulka kuuluvad näiteks Doris Lessing, John Banville, Oscar Wilde, David Mitchell, William Boyd, J. K. Rowling, Neil Jordan, Ursula Le Guin, aga ta on tõlkinud ka mitmed iiri ja inglise näidendid. Krista Kaer on olnud Eesti Kultuurkapitali kirjanduse sihtkapitali tõlkeauhinna nominent ja laureaat. Ta on saanud ka Aleksander Kurtna nimelise tõlkeauhinna.

A Small Boy and Others, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Part of the Chiltern Classics rangeThe Turn of the Screw tells the story of a young governess who is sent to Bly, a large country estate, to care for two children. She has strict instructions from their guardian never to write to him, never to ask about the history of the house, and never to abandon the children. It isn’t long before the Governess starts to see apparitions around the grounds. When she describes the sightings, they are identified by the housekeeper as the previous governess Miss Jessel and former valet Peter Quint, who both died not long ago. As the children’s behaviour grows increasingly strange, the Governess becomes convinced that these ghosts have returned to claim Miles & Flora -and vows to protect them. …But are the phantoms real, or is it all in the Governess’ imagination? Chiltern are publishers of exquisitely crafted editions of the world’s finest classic literature. These beautiful books are a perfect mix of tradition and the very latest in printing techniques. With wonderful original, detailed and embossed covers, sparkling gilt edges, cream art paper, ribbon markers and stitched binding they are simply the most beautiful classics ever published.