Si Henry James hubiese escrito Caperucita Roja, la protagonista habría sido una americana que inicia una relación sentimental con el lobo, un vividor europeo, francés o italiano. El narrador no dejaría de insistir en las elevadísimas cualidades morales de Caperucita pero sin dar muestra alguna de la

Much more engaging than other writings by James I’ve read, this 1874 novella still has what seriously detracts from my overall appreciation of his unique perspective. That is, the story arises from romantic entanglements of ex-patriot Americans in Europe among the relatively hard-up aristocracy of t

Henry James explores the conceits of one Madame de Mauves, an endowed American who has married an impovered French nobleman. She is looking for his philanthropic virtue, or any distinguishing virtue born of generations of refined breeding. Unfortunately this exists mostly within her romantic imagina

The summer challenge offered an option to read books of fewer than 100 pages and it was an offer I couldn't refuse! That I could find an author I've been neglecting was a bonus. At something around 80 pages, it is far too short for much a review. First published in 1874, this is one of James' earlie

O capodopera sub 100 de pagini care reuseste sa transmita atat de multa tristete si maturitate incat n-are cum sa nu placa unui cititor cu experienta. In ciuda faptului ca Henry James este cunoscut si poate nesimpatizat din cauza faptului ca scrie mult, cu propozitii alambicate, acest mini-roman nu