Selected Short Stories

This original selection of outstanding Henry James stories from the 1890's illustrates the master's talent to the fullest. Featured tales include "Lord Beaupre," concerning a bogus engagement; "Sir Dominick Ferrand," in which a struggling writer discovers incriminating documents and faces a moral quandary; and "The Middle Years," recounting an ailing author's reflections on a lifetime of artistic achievement. About the Author American author Henry James (1843–1916) spent most of his career in Europe and ultimately adopted British citizenship. A prolific writer of criticism, biography, and travel-related books and articles, James is known above all for his highly influential novels, which frequently explore the clash of Old and New World cultures.