The Jolly Corner | Author Biography
Henry James was born in New York City in 1843, where he lived until his family moved to Boston during his childhood. His father, Henry James, Sr., was a renowned theologian; his brother, William James, would become a famous philosopher and professor at Harvard.
James left the United States in 1875 to live in England. In fact, he spent most of his adult life there. His novels and short stories often focus on Americans traveling in Europe and the inevitable culture clash between the Old World and the New World.
James was very prolific, writing several novels, short stories,...
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