Henry James

Henry James was an influential American-British author, born on April 15, 1843, in New York City and died on February 28, 1916, in London. Renowned for his psychological insight and masterful narrative style, James is best known for works like "The Portrait of a Lady" and "The Turn of the Screw." His writings often explore themes of consciousness, perception, and social dynamics, bridging the gap between 19th-century realism and modernism. Having spent much of his life in Europe, James became a British citizen in 1915. His legacy endures as a pivotal figure in the development of the novel genre.