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...The Beast in the Jungle' is a 1903 novella by Henry James, first published as part of the collection, The Better Sort. Almost universally considered one of James' finest short narratives, this story treats appropriately universal themes: loneliness, fate, love and death....

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Excerpt: The Pupil by Henry James.

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...ersity assumes any responsibility for the material contained within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Pupil ... ... assumes any responsibility for the material contained within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Pupil by Hen... ...hem. Cover Design: Jim Manis Copyright © 2001 The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. ... ...over Design: Jim Manis Copyright © 2001 The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Hen... ...rom the child a strange little comment in the shape of the mocking foreign ejaculation “Oh la-la!” Pemberton, in some confusion, glanced at him as he ... ...e child a strange little comment in the shape of the mocking foreign ejaculation “Oh la-la!” Pemberton, in some confusion, glanced at him as he 5 Hen... ...ily returned: “By the time you come back I shall have thought of some- thing witty!” This made Pemberton say to himself “After all he’s rather nice.” ... ...turned: “By the time you come back I shall have thought of some- thing witty!” This made Pemberton say to himself “After all he’s rather nice.” 7 Hen... ... it felt a glow of joy—for an instructor he was still empirical—rise from the appre- hension that living with them would really he to see life. 9 Hen...

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...The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication The Diary ... ...The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication The Diary of a M... ...ate Electronic Classics Series Publication The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ...ectronic Classics Series Publication The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Portable ... ... as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ... electronic transmission, in any way. The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James Florence, April 5th,... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Diary of a Man of Fifty by Henry James Florence, April 5th, 1874.... ...o me as yes- terday. I found the corner where she always chose to 5 Henry James sit—the bench of sun-warmed marble, in front of the screen of ilex, w...

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...Neither the name of Shakespeare nor that of Stratford appears directly in this short piece by James, and yet both are absolutely central to his plot. The story has to do with Mr. and Mrs. Gedge, tempted away from a dreary northern town library, which he runs, to become the wardens – caretakers and tour guides – of the...

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...ames A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication Greville Fane by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ... Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication Greville Fane by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Portable ... ...r for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. Greville Fane by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ...the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. Greville Fane by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James Greville Fane by Henry James From the 1893 Macmillan and Co. ed... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James Greville Fane by Henry James From the 1893 Macmillan and Co. edition.... ...dressed him he puffed out: “It’s miserable, miserable, yes; but she has 5 Henry James left three books complete.” His words had the oddest effect; th... ...d him he puffed out: “It’s miserable, miserable, yes; but she has 5 Henry James left three books complete.” His words had the oddest effect; they con... ...evenges, their temptations and surrenders, their immoralities and 7 Henry James diamonds were as familiar to her as the blots on her writ- ing-table....

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...mes A PENN STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION The Coxon Fund by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ...PENN STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION The Coxon Fund by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por- tabl... ... for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Coxon Fund by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ...he file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Coxon Fund by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Coxon Fund by Henry James CHAPTER I “They’ve got him for li... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Coxon Fund by Henry James CHAPTER I “They’ve got him for life!” I... ...counterfeit if I seem to hint that there was in his nature any ounce of 5 Henry James calculation. He took whatever came, but he never plot- ted for ... ...rfeit if I seem to hint that there was in his nature any ounce of 5 Henry James calculation. He took whatever came, but he never plot- ted for it, an... ...of my old friend’s fine cold symmetry they presented mere success 7 Henry James in amusing as the refuge of conscious ugliness. Already, at hungry tw...

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Excerpt: The Patagonia by Henry James.

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...ames A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication The Patagonia by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ... Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication The Patagonia by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por- tabl... ...r for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Patagonia by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ...the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Patagonia by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Patagonia by Henry James From the 1922 Macmillan and Co. ed... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Patagonia by Henry James From the 1922 Macmillan and Co. edition.... ... was to leave behind, her married daughters, her grandchildren; but she 5 Henry James struck a note more specifically Bostonian as she said to me, po... ...o leave behind, her married daughters, her grandchildren; but she 5 Henry James struck a note more specifically Bostonian as she said to me, pointing... ...n expected telegram, and I saw he was probably fond at no time of 7 Henry James the trouble of explanations. His mother’s absence was a sign that whe...

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...Sir Dominick Ferrand by Henry James A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication Sir Dominick Fer... ...Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication Sir Dominick Ferrand by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ...tate Electronic Classics Series Publication Sir Dominick Ferrand by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Portable ... ...he file as an electronic transmission, in any way. Sir Dominick Ferrand by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ...e as an electronic transmission, in any way. Sir Dominick Ferrand by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James Sir Dominick Ferrand by Henry James “There are several objectio... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James Sir Dominick Ferrand by Henry James “There are several objections to ... ...e), even more attractive, if possible, than the second floor with which 5 Henry James Baron had had to content himself—Mrs. Bundy, who reserved the d... ...en more attractive, if possible, than the second floor with which 5 Henry James Baron had had to content himself—Mrs. Bundy, who reserved the drawing...

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Excerpt: A Little Tour in France by Henry James.

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...A Little Tour In France by Henry James A PENN STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION A Little T... ...A Little Tour In France by Henry James A PENN STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION A Little Tour in... ...N STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION A Little Tour in France by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ...E ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION A Little Tour in France by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Portable ... ...file as an electronic transmission, in any way. A Little Tour in France by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ...s an electronic transmission, in any way. A Little Tour in France by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James A Little Tour In France by Henry James WE GOOD AMERICANS—I say ... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James A Little Tour In France by Henry James WE GOOD AMERICANS—I say it wit... ...verywhere, but everywhere it seemed to be easy. There was no vis- 5 Henry James ible poverty; thrift and success presented themselves as matters of g...

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... look at some of his beautiful things together. A day or two after this, Mr. Henry Burrage left a card at Miss Chancellor’s door, with a note in which... ...out her, and it proved two things: first, that she was much interested in Mr. Henry Burrage, and second, that her nature was extraordinarily beautiful.... ...herefore, proved, above all, that she cared more for her friend’s opinion of Henry Burrage than for her own—a reminder, certainly, of the responsibili... ... her judgment was wanted should be a young man destitute of the worst vices. Henry Burrage had contributed to throw Miss Chancellor into a ‘state,’ as... ...ference to the great subject; and nothing more was said to Verena, either by Henry Burrage or by his friend Gracie, about her addressing the Harvard s...

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Excerpt: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James.

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... State University assumes any responsibility for the material contained within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way.... ... University assumes any responsibility for the material contained within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. Glass... ... use of them. Cover Design: Jim Manis Copyright © 2001 The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity uni... ...f them. Cover Design: Jim Manis Copyright © 2001 The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity universit... ...es, the colour, the whole facial oval and radiance had a wonderful purity; the deep grey eyes—the most agreeable, I thought, that I had ever seen—brus... ...e colour, the whole facial oval and radiance had a wonderful purity; the deep grey eyes—the most agreeable, I thought, that I had ever seen—brushed wi... ...y will reduce many per- sons to the same degraded state, her partaking of it won’t stand out so much.” “If you mean that the world’s full of twaddlers... ... reduce many per- sons to the same degraded state, her partaking of it won’t stand out so much.” “If you mean that the world’s full of twaddlers I qui... ...,” I replied. “But what does it matter where or how, for the present, she lives? She’ll marry infallibly, marry early, and everything then will change...

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Excerpt: The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James.

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Excerpt: The Real Thing by Henry James.

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...mes A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication The Real Thing by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ...Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication The Real Thing by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por- tabl... ... for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Real Thing by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ...he file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Real Thing by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Real Thing by Henry James CHAPTER I When the porter’s wife ... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Real Thing by Henry James CHAPTER I When the porter’s wife (she u... ...dy. “We mean for the illustrations—Mr Rivet said you might put one in.” 5 Henry James “Put one in—an illustration?” I was equally confused. “Sketch h... ...e mean for the illustrations—Mr Rivet said you might put one in.” 5 Henry James “Put one in—an illustration?” I was equally confused. “Sketch her off... ...e Major; and he raised himself before me with a really grand air. 7 Henry James I could take his measure at a glance—he was six feet two and a perfec...

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...The Author of Beltraffio By Henry James A PENN STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION The Author... ...The Author of Beltraffio By Henry James A PENN STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION The Author of Be... ... STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION The Author of Beltraffio by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ... ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION The Author of Beltraffio by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Portable ... ...ile as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Author of Beltraffio by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ... an electronic transmission, in any way. The Author of Beltraffio by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Author of Beltraffio By Henry James From the 1922 Macmillan... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Author of Beltraffio By Henry James From the 1922 Macmillan and C... ... firmly on their feet. This is why I was now so much happier even 5 Henry James than before in the prospect of making his acquaintance. At last, when...

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...Some Short Stories by Henry James “Brooksmith,” “The Real Thing,” “The Story of It,” “Flickerbridge,” a... ... PENN S TATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION Some Short Stories by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ...S TATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION Some Short Stories by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Portable ... ... the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. Some Short Stories by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ...ile as an electronic transmission, in any way. Some Short Stories by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... .............................. 85 4 Some Short Stories Some Short Stories by Henry James BROOKSMITH W e are scattered now, the friends of the late Mr. O... ........................ 85 4 Some Short Stories Some Short Stories by Henry James BROOKSMITH W e are scattered now, the friends of the late Mr. Oliver ... ...ed of habitues, who were habitues for each other as well as for him, as 5 Henry James those of a happy salon should be. I remember vividly every elem... ...habitues, who were habitues for each other as well as for him, as 5 Henry James those of a happy salon should be. I remember vividly every element of...

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...ames A PENN STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION The Europeans by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por... ... PENN STATE ELECTRONIC CLASSICS SERIES PUBLICATION The Europeans by Henry James is a publication of the Pennsylvania State University. This Por- tabl... ...r for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Europeans by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series,... ...the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Europeans by Henry James, the Pennsylvania State University, Electronic Classics Series, Jim M... ...y The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Europeans by Henry James CHAPTER I A narrow grave-yard in ... ...Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 Henry James The Europeans by Henry James CHAPTER I A narrow grave-yard in the he... ...e; for reasons of her own she thought it the ugliest thing she had ever 5 Henry James seen. She hated it, she despised it; it threw her into a state ... ... reasons of her own she thought it the ugliest thing she had ever 5 Henry James seen. She hated it, she despised it; it threw her into a state of irr... ...ad and gave him a little stare. “Do you desire the credit of it?” 7 Henry James “If you like, I will take the blame,” he said, looking up with a smil...

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...have in fact missed the great point of Verreker's work, and the critic (and his editor) thereupon devote themselves to trying to unravel the mystery. James's story, however, almost certainly has an autobiographical side to it, perhaps itself criticizing those critics who couldn't see, or wouldn't see, the figures lost in the carpet of his own writing. (Summary by Nicholas ...

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...many of the finer vibrations as possible, and so achieve, however briefly and brokenly, the sense of having lived. (summary taken from the Preface by Henry James)...