The James, Henry 1843-1916 creator Fadiman, Clifton 1904-1999 editor text nyu New York Random House c1945 1945 monographic eng xx, 644 pages, [1] leaf of plates : Illustrations, portrait ; 21 cm. 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 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 selected and edited, with an introduction by Clifton Fadiman. "First printing"--Verso of t.p. Cuentos estadounidenses Literatura estadounidense PS 2112 J27s 1945 45009328 DLC 720524 20260226154422.0 5996758 eng