Audiobooks by Henry James

The Golden Bowl (Book 4): illustrated Edition

The Golden Bowl (Book 4) as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition. Maggie Verver believes she has everything—a devoted husband, a cherished father, and a life of quiet elegance. But beneath the polished veneer of their world, shadows stir. As her father, Adam Verver, draws closer to Maggie’s beloved friend Charlotte Stant, Maggie senses a shift—a quiet but unmistakable rearrangement of affections. Charlotte, beautiful and poised, has stepped into a new role, one that brings her dangerously close to Adam. Is she seeking comfort, or something more? And does Adam, ever the collector of rare and beautiful things, see Charlotte as yet another acquisition—or as something far more personal? Meanwhile, Maggie’s husband, Prince Amerigo, watches from the edges, bound by past choices and unspoken debts. Can a secret remain hidden forever when its echoes ripple through every glance and every pause? As Maggie begins to see what has always been there—yet carefully concealed—Henry James weaves a world of suspicion, quiet heartbreak, and the slow, deliberate unraveling of illusion. In this pivotal section of The Golden Bowl, the stage is set for the ultimate test of loyalty, love, and power. When the truth finally emerges, who will be left standing?

Henry James (Author), Lee Ann Howlett (Narrator)

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The Golden Bowl (Book 5): illustrated Edition

The Golden Bowl (Book 5) as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition. Maggie Verver’s world is one of elegance, refinement, and quiet devotion—but beneath its polished surface, deception festers. A daughter’s love for her father, a wife’s trust in her husband, and a friend’s unwavering loyalty—all begin to shift in ways she never imagined. Charlotte Stant, once Maggie’s closest companion, is now the wife of Adam Verver. The two couples, bound together by wealth, marriage, and unspoken truths, move through London’s social circles with practiced grace. But behind the glittering façade, Maggie begins to sense a new, subtle danger—a game being played where she does not yet know the rules. As glances grow longer, silences heavier, and the golden bowl itself reappears as a quiet omen, Maggie’s innocence begins to slip away. What has she overlooked? What has been hidden in plain sight? And, most importantly, what happens when she finally understands? In this tense and deeply psychological section of The Golden Bowl, Henry James masterfully tightens the noose of suspicion, forcing Maggie into a transformation she never expected. The truth is waiting—but will she have the strength to face it?

Henry James (Author), Lee Ann Howlett (Narrator)

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The Golden Bowl (Book 6): illustrated Edition

The Golden Bowl (Book 6) as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition. Maggie Verver’s world has been carefully arranged—a husband she adores, a father she treasures, and a friendship she has always trusted. But illusions can only hold for so long before the truth forces its way through. The final cracks in Maggie’s perfect life begin to show. Her father, Adam Verver, is now married to Charlotte Stant, the woman Maggie once considered her closest friend. Her own husband, Prince Amerigo, moves through their shared existence with an unreadable gaze and a history Maggie is only now beginning to fully understand. The golden bowl, once just an antique, becomes a symbol of betrayal, of a flaw too fine to be seen until it is too late. But Maggie is no longer the passive observer of her own life. She sees now. And with every quiet revelation, she begins to take control—subtly, skillfully, in ways neither Amerigo nor Charlotte ever expected. As the weight of secrets, silent sufferings, and suppressed desires reaches its peak, Maggie must decide: Will she confront the truth directly, or will she reshape her world in her own image? In this breathtaking conclusion to The Golden Bowl, Henry James delivers a masterful psychological unraveling, where innocence turns to quiet strength, deception meets its reckoning, and the golden surface of life will never be the same again.

Henry James (Author), Lee Ann Howlett (Narrator)

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Lessons from Literature - Stories Dealing with Death and Loss

Being curious, learning from all of our experiences, is one of our most pleasing traits as human beings. In this series we examine particular facets of ourselves and, with the aid of many classic authors, delve into characters and stories that not only entertain us, but inform us on how short stories can help us both deal and understand issues that touch and weave into our lives with the words and narratives of many wise talents.In this volume our literary friends offer their talents and stories to help us deal, and perhaps reconcile, our feelings of loss with the reality that the world moves on and we must too, however painful that process may seem and even become. 01 - Lessons From Literature - Stories Dealing with Death and Loss - An Introduction2 - Where Love Is, God Is by Leo Tolstoy3 - A Dead Woman’s Secret by Guy de Maupassant4 - Mary Postgate by Rudyard Kipling5 - The Altar of the Dead by Henry James6 - The Mourner by Mary Shelley7 - Misery by Anton Chekhov8 - War by Luigi Pirandello9 - The Casualty List by Winifred Holtby10 - The Border Line by D H Lawrence11 - A Complete Recovery by Barry Pain12 - An Unexpected Reunion by Johann Hebel13 - Them Others by Stacy Aumonier14 - After the Funeral by Mary Butts15 - The Dark Cottage by Mary Cholmondeley16 - The Furnished Room by O Henry17 - The Canary by Katherine Mansfield18 - The Striding Place by Gertrude Atherton19 - Since I Died by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps20 - Silence by Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev21 - The Vendetta by Guy de Maupassant22 - The General's Will by Vera Jelihovsky23 - The Man Who Hated God by Winifred Holtby

Anton Chekhov, Barry Pain, D.H. Lawrence, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Gertrude Atherton, Guy De Maupassant, Henry James, Johann Hebel, Katherine Mansfield, Leo Tolstoy, Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev, Luigi Pirandello, Mary Butts, Mary Cholmondeley, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, O Henry, Rudyard Kipling, Stacy Aumonier, Vera Jelihovsky, Winifred Holtby (Author), Eric Meyers, Richard Mitchley, Robert Maskell (Narrator)

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Gothic Revenge Stories Not by Edgar Allan Poe

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.1 - Gothic Revenge Stories Not by Edgar Allan Poe - An Introduction2 - The Music on the Hill by Saki3 - The Romance of Certain Old Clothes by Henry James4 - The Ash Tree by M R James5 - The Squaw by Bram Stoker6 - The Spectre Bridegroom by William Hunt7 - Captain Rogers by W W Jacobs8 - The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon9 - The Middle Toe of the Right Foot by Ambrose Bierce10 - The Beast With Five Fingers by W F Harvey11 - The Man in the Bottle by Gustav Meyrink12 - The Iron Shroud by William Mudford13 - The Miniature by J Y Ackerman

Ambrose Bierce, Bram Stoker, Gustav Meyrink, Henry James, J Y Ackerman, M.R. James, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Saki, W F Harvey, W W Jacobs, William Hunt, William Mudford (Author), David Shaw-Parker, Mark Rice-Oxley, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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Haunting American Gothic Stories Not by Edgar Allan Poe

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.1 - Haunting American Gothic Stories Not by Edgar Allan Poe - An Introduction2 - Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 1 by Nathaniel Hawthorne3 - Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 2 by Nathaniel Hawthorne4 - Herbert West - Reanimator - Part 1 by H P Lovecraft5 - Herbert West - Reanimator - Part 2 by H P Lovecraft6 - The Eyes by Edith Wharton7 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving8 - The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne9 - The Yellow Sign by Robert W Chambers10 - The Yellow Wall Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman11 - The Shadows on the Wall by Mary E Wilkins Freeman12 - The Striding Place by Gertrude Atherton13 - In Dark New England Days by Sarah Orne Jewett14 - The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving15 - The Devil In Manuscript By Nathaniel Hawthorne16 - Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne17 - The Romance of Certain Old Clothes by Henry James18 - A Diagnosis of Death by Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edith Wharton, Gertrude Atherton, H.P. Lovecraft, Henry James, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert W Chambers, Sarah Orne Jewett, Washington Irving (Author), Laurel Lefkow, Michael Carleton, Vincent Marzello (Narrator)

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The Turn of the Screw

'The Turn of the Screw' is a classic novella written by Henry James, first published in 1898. It is a Gothic horror story that revolves around a young governess who is hired to care for two orphaned children at an English country estate called Bly. As she begins her duties, the governess becomes convinced that the children are being haunted and influenced by malevolent spirits, particularly the ghosts of the former valet, Peter Quint, and the previous governess, Miss Jessel.

Henry James (Author), Jason Smith (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La edad madura (Completo)

Henry James (Author), Luis Marquez (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La figura en el tapiz - Partes 1, 2 & 3 (Completo)

Henry James (Author), Mariana Godward (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Lo mejor de todo (Completo)

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.

Henry James (Author), Luis Marquez (Narrator)

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Italian Hours

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'Italian Hours' by Henry James. This audiobook transports you to the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities of Italy. With James' evocative prose and keen observations, you'll embark on a sensory journey through the art, culture, and history of this captivating country. The narrative offers a rich exploration of the intersection between travel, literature, and personal reflection. Through its vivid descriptions and cultural insights, it provides a window into the beauty and complexity of Italy, making it an ideal choice for those who crave a literary travel experience.

Henry James (Author), Barbara Baker (Narrator)

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The Way It Came

Dive into the captivating world of 'The Way It Came,' a novel by Henry James, also named 'The Friends of the Friends.' This audiobook takes you on a journey through the intricate web of social relationships among a group of friends in 19th-century England. With James' exquisite prose and keen insights into human nature, the narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of personal connections. It offers a compelling examination of the characters' inner lives and the dynamics that bind and sometimes strain their relationships. Through its rich character development and astute social commentary, it provides a thought-provoking exploration of the bonds that define us and the secrets that can unravel them.

Henry James (Author), Tony Addison (Narrator)

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