Henry James

Writing

Henry James

Born April 15, 1843 · New York, New York City, USA

Died February 28, 1916 · aged 72

Henry James, OM (15 April 1843 – 28 February 1916) was an American-born British writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. James alternated between America and Europe for the first 20 years of his life, after which he settled in England, becoming a British subject in 1915, one year before his death. He is primarily known for the series of novels in which he portra…

Known For

The BeastThe Beast · 2024
The Beast
6.32024
MovieScience FictionDrama
In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.
The TurningThe Turning · 2020
The Turning
5.72020
MovieHorrorThriller
A young woman quits her teaching job to become a private tutor and governess for two wealthy young kids, but soon starts to suspect there’s more to their house than meets the eye.
The InnocentsThe Innocents · 1961
The Innocents
7.51961
MovieHorrorMystery
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
What Maisie KnewWhat Maisie Knew · 2013
What Maisie Knew
7.12013
MovieDrama
In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.
The Portrait of a LadyThe Portrait of a Lady · 1996
The Portrait of a Lady
5.91996
MovieDramaRomance
Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.
The HeiressThe Heiress · 1949
The Heiress
7.81949
MovieDramaRomance
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
The Wings of the DoveThe Wings of the Dove · 1997
The Wings of the Dove
6.61997
MovieDramaRomance
Kate is secretly betrothed to a struggling journalist, Merton Densher. But she knows her Aunt Maude will never approve of the match, since Kate's deceased mother has lost all her money in a marriage to a degenerate opium addict. When Kate meets a terminally ill American heiress named Millie traveling through Europe, she comes up with a conniving plan to have both love and wealth.
The PupilThe Pupil · 1996
The Pupil
6.21996
MovieDramaHistory
Morgan, a sensitive 12-year-old, growing up in richness and royalty, finds a true friend in Julien, a young man hired to tutor him.

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