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  • Washington Square

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "Washington Square" by Henry James is a captivating novel set in 19th-century New York City. The story revolves around Catherine Sloper, a shy and plain-looking young woman, and her overbearing father, Dr. Austin Sloper. When Catherine falls in love with the charming Morris Townsend, Dr. Sloper is suspicious of his motives, believing he is only interested in her inheritance. As the drama unfolds, ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Portrait of a Lady

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    Isabel Archer, a beautiful and adventurous young American woman, has been brought to Europe by her Aunt, Mrs Touchett, hoping to find a future husband for her niece. When Isabel turns down several suitors, it appears that she is too headstrong to ever find a match, but when Isabel encounters the handsome and charming Gilbert Osmond, it appears that she might finally have found love. Beneath his ... Read more

    $19.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Turn of the Screw

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James is a haunting novella that follows a young governess who arrives at a secluded country estate to care for two orphaned children. As eerie events unfold, she becomes convinced that the children are haunted by malevolent spirits, the former governess Miss Jessel and her lover Peter Quint, both deceased. The novella delves into psychological terror as the ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Europeans

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Europeans" by Henry James is an enchanting novel that revolves around the arrival of two European siblings, Eugenia and Felix, to their American relatives' home. The cultured and mysterious newcomers create a stir among their pragmatic and reserved American kin. As the two worlds collide, romantic entanglements, cultural clashes, and social complexities unfold. Eugenia, a charming baroness, ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Golden Bowl

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Golden Bowl" by Henry James delves into the intricacies of marriage and deception. The novel revolves around a complex web of relationships between two couples: American expatriates Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie, and the aristocratic Prince Amerigo and his wife Charlotte. Unbeknownst to Maggie, Amerigo and Charlotte once had a passionate affair. As the story unfolds, a golden bowl ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Europeans

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Europeans" by Henry James is an enchanting novel that revolves around the arrival of two European siblings, Eugenia and Felix, to their American relatives' home. The cultured and mysterious newcomers create a stir among their pragmatic and reserved American kin. As the two worlds collide, romantic entanglements, cultural clashes, and social complexities unfold. Eugenia, a charming baroness, ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Aspern Papers

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    One of James' most popular novellas, "The Aspern Papers" is based on the letters exchanged between the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife's stepsister Claire Clermont. An unnamed narrator sets on a journey to discover some long-lost letters, reaches Venice, and then has to decide what to do with his mission and life at the same time. A philosophically and psychologically ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What Maisie Knew

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "What Maisie Knew" by Henry James is a compelling novel that revolves around the eponymous young girl, Maisie. Caught in the tumultuous aftermath of her parents' bitter divorce, Maisie becomes a mere pawn in their ongoing custody battle. As she shuttles between her neglectful and self-absorbed parents, she becomes privy to their scandalous affairs and flawed relationships with new partners. Amidst ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Point of View 

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    What is the true American identity?This question, still relevant today, was a core issue in the 19th century art and literature. In "Point of View", Henry James is searching for an answer deep into the hearts and minds of his characters. By bringing together the enthusiasm of a young woman, the fear of an over-protective mother or the boredom of an upper class snob, James constructs a complex ... Read more

    $7.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Portrait of a Lady

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Portrait of a Lady" by Henry James tells the story of Isabel Archer, a spirited and independent American woman who inherits a considerable fortune. Set in Europe, the novel explores Isabel's journey of self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations. Captivated by her newfound freedom and possibilities, Isabel rejects several marriage proposals, ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Beast in the Jungle

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Beast in the Jungle" by Henry James is a poignant novella centered on John Marcher, a man who believes he is destined for a unique and life-altering event he calls "the beast in the jungle." Throughout his life, Marcher awaits this unknown event with a mix of anticipation and dread. When he meets May Bartram, a woman who seems to share his secret, their lives become intertwined in a complex ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The American

    by Henry James ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The American" by Henry James follows Christopher Newman, a wealthy and confident American businessman, as he ventures to Europe seeking adventure and romance. In Paris, he becomes infatuated with the beautiful and enigmatic Claire de Cintré, a young widow from a noble French family. Driven by his passion, Newman pursues Claire despite her family's disapproval. As their relationship develops, ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD