Books like Novels by Henry James
This volume gathers four novels written by Henry James after his failed attempts to break into the London theatre. In *The Other House* (1896), set in neighboring houses and driven by dialogue, James dramatizes the violent fallout of jealousy and passion. *The Spoils of Poynton* (1897) centers on a house and its antiques, becoming the object of a clash among a proud matriarch, her son, his fiancée, and a sensitive observer whose moral compass is strained. *What Maisie Knew* (1897) sensitively portrays a young girl’s perception of her parents’ divorce and subsequent remarriages, highlighting the impact of adult decisions on childhood. Finally, *The Awkward Age* (1899) examines the shifting marital prospects of a young woman within a sophisticated London circle, largely through dialogue. Across these works, James probes the ambiguities of childhood innocence amid adult power struggles over money, status, and love.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Henry James
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