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Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. When you consider the depth of literary talent available over the extraordinary length of Queen Victoria’s reign, allied to the fascination with their all things spiritual on ‘the other side’, then perhaps it’s simply right place, right time. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

The Modern Age is one of information overload. Bombarded, surrounded, and battered by facts, figures, opinions and seemingly whatever else comes out of anyone’s head from all directions at all hours of the day and night. It’s exhausting. In the pens of such luminaries as Henry James, E M Delafield, C E Montague, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and many others we connect with old fashioned media from publishing and advertising to telegrams and radio and everything in between in ways that are surprising, enlightening but always entertaining.

Le sorelle Viola e Perdita Wingrave si contendono l’amore del nobile Arthur Lloyd, ma quando lui sceglie di sposare Perdita, qualcosa di oscuro germina nel cuore della sorella. Amore, morte, fantasmi e vendetta si intrecciano in una storia di preziosi tessuti e antichi sapori dal retrogusto fin troppo moderno.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

January 1983, Colchester CID. A new year brings new resolutions for Detective Inspector Nicholas Lowry. With one eye on his approaching 40th birthday, he has given up his two greatest vices: smoking and the police boxing team. As a result the largest remaining threat to his health is now his junior colleague's reckless driving.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. A new century dawns, one in which America would become pre-eminent as its industrial might and military power rose above all others. In literature too its authors tackled new forms and new ideas, they shied away from little, immersing themselves and their readers in the promise of a new Century.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. For America, as the century closes, she is becoming less isolated. Her industrial might, her rising military power are pulling her ever closer into the entangled globe of nations. Her authors flex ideas and lexicons with riveting tales of this astonishing society.

Timeless Henry James Stories brings together a collection of his finest works, capturing the depth of character and intricacy of human interactions.

The Henry James Works Collection offers his complete novels and stories, showcasing his masterful narrative style and keen insights into human behavior.

The Henry James Classics Podcast presents a beautifully narrated selection of his most celebrated works, offering a deep exploration of human nature and social complexities.

Step into the rich, psychological landscapes of Henry James Audiobooks, a collection of deeply insightful works exploring society, identity, and the human experience.

Discover the heartbeat of American poetry through 101 Great American Poems — a carefully curated collection that spans centuries of voices. From the reflective verses of Anne Bradstreet to the bold rhythms of Langston Hughes, this anthology captures the soul of a nation through themes of love, loss, freedom, and hope. Tracing a journey from Puritan resolve to the artistic fervor of the Harlem Renaissance, these poems invite readers to explore America's evolving identity across generations and genres.

Step into a shadowed realm where nothing is as it seems, and reality dances on the edge of illusion. Henry James's The Turn of the Screw is a masterpiece of ambiguity, a chilling tale that defies easy interpretation. Told through the eyes of a young governess, the story plunges readers into a haunting world of eerie whispers, mysterious children, and a sinister country estate. But is the darkness external—or does it lie within the human mind? James's novella is not just a ghost story; it is a psychological puzzle that invites endless debate.

Henry James’s classic tale of an American girl abroad, doomed for her wild and unconventional ways.

Each Tales2Inspire book contain stories of a different yet uplifting theme, named for the gemstone whose meaning reflects the theme of that book.

American expatriate Frederick Winterbourne has long resided in Switzerland, where society follows strict rules for proper behavior. When Daisy Miller of Schenectady, New York arrives in Vevey, however, Winterbourne soon finds that he must reckon with his own assumptions about what makes someone "proper" and "good."

Henry James hace confluir en "Pandora" todas las tramas recurrentes que aparecen en la literatura que le encumbró: la tensión entre Europa y América, la inmovilidad entre clases y el prototipo de una nueva mujer que empieza a surgir a finales del XIX. Era improbable, pensaba el joven conde...

La figura en el tapiz de Henry James es una novela corta que gira en torno a la búsqueda de un escritor de un significado elusivo y oculto dentro de un tapiz. La narrativa explora temas de arte, obsesión y las complejidades de la interpretación.

Cuando después de la muerte de Ashton Doyne -sólo tres meses después- le hicieron a George Withermore eso que suele llamarse una proposición, con respecto a un "volumen", la comunicación le llegó directamente de sus editores, que habían sido también, y la verdad es que mucho más, los del propio Doyne; pero no le sorprendió saber, al celebrarse la entrevista que luego le propusieron, que habían recibido algunas presiones por parte de la viuda de su cliente en cuanto a la publicación de una Vida.

"La Edad Madura" de Henry James explora las complejas vidas de personajes que enfrentan la mediana edad. Profundiza en sus luchas emocionales, deseos y búsqueda de significado, ofreciendo una exploración matizada de las relaciones humanas y el paso del tiempo.