James Henry fu uno studioso classico e poeta irlandese la cui ossessione per Virgilio plasmò la sua eredità letteraria. Studiò filologia classica al Trinity College di Dublino, dove ottenne una medaglia d'oro, e la sua duratura passione per Virgilio lo portò a cercare instancabilmente le opere del poeta in tutta Europa. Nonostante la sua professione medica e le sue opinioni anticonformiste, si dedicò al profondo studio della poesia antica, raggiungendo una notevole dedizione al suo campo prescelto. I suoi sforzi testimoniano il potere duraturo della letteratura classica e l'impegno di un uomo nell'esplorarla in profondità.
The correspondence featured in this collection reveals the author's insights and reflections on a diverse range of topics, including his literary works, the craft of writing, and personal views on sex, politics, and friendship. Through letters exchanged with notable figures such as presidents, artists, and fellow writers like Robert Louis Stevenson and Edith Wharton, the book offers a unique glimpse into the author's perspective and the era in which he lived.
And The Aspern Papers
Whether viewed as a subtle, self-conscious exploration of the haunted house of Victorian culture, filled with echoes of sexual and social unease, or simply as "the most hopelessly evil story we have ever read," The Turn of the Screw is probably the most famous of ghostly tales and certainlythe most eerily equivocal. This new edition includes three rarely reprinted ghost stories from the 1890s, "Sir Edmund Orme," "Owen Wingrave," and "The Friends of the Friends," as well as relevant extracts from James's notebooks and journals.
The close relationship between American millionaire Adam Venuer and his daughter Maggie threatens their respective marriages
Explore the heroic times with James Henry's book, featuring six sensational photographs that capture the excitement and energy of these remarkable events. From battles to expeditions, from great explorers to daring rescues, this book is a must-have for anyone fascinated by adventure and daring feats of courage.