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This unfinished late novel is complex, convoluted, and poses a challenge for both amateur and professional Jamesians alike. In it, Henry James explores the reactions of a native young British heir to his inheritance of an American fortune during the Gilded Age as well as the reactions of members of his family and surrounding community.

Henry James's novel, dramatised by Rachel Joyce. Young and beautiful, Isabel Archer thinks that she is in control of her fate. Little does she know, however, that others behind the scenes are pulling the strings. The beautiful and free-spirited Isabel Archer is now a very rich woman. Two men...

By Henry James Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. Episode 1: Kate and Merton need money. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want? Kate Croy is in love with Merton Densher; a poor writer. Her rich aunt Maud disapproves. Maud has offered Kate a wealthy existence but if...

Ein anonymer Ich-Erzähler versucht als Redakteur eines Käseblattes etwas journalistisches Niveau einzubringen und sieht bei seinem Besuch des unbekannten Autoren Neil Paraday eine goldene Gelegenheit am Horizont aufblitzen. Er liest einen Auszug aus einem unveröffentlichten Manuskript und erkennt das literarische Genie des Verfassers. Er gewinnt das Vertrauen von Paraday und versucht dessen aufgehenden Stern so gut es geht von den Geiern der Massenmedien und den fanatischen Fans zu beschützen. Dies gelingt ihm nur bedingt.

John Marcher und May Bartram sind seit der Jugend befreundet. Für John ist May die einzige Person, die ihn wirklich versteht. Er selbst sieht sich als Suchenden nach etwas Ungewissem, für ihn selber nicht Verständlichem, nach etwas, von dem er sich sein persönliches Glück verspricht, aber von dem er nicht sagen kann, was es ist. May erahnt in diesem Charakterzug Johns dessen Bedürfnis und verzweifeltes Streben nach etwas Besonderem oder Außergewöhnlichem in seinem Leben, jedoch ohne ihn mit dieser Erkenntnis direkt zu konfrontieren.

Der namentlich nicht genannte Ich-Erzähler, sein Freund George Gravener und deren Londoner Freundeskreis sind fasziniert von Frank Saltram, den sie für ein Genie halten, weil er ihnen intellektuell überlegen ist. Sie sind überzeugt davon, dass Frank früher oder später ein literarisches Meisterwerk hervorbringt, dass dessen genialen Geist widerspiegelt und sehen in ihm einen neuen aufgehenden Stern am Londoner Kunsthimmel. Doch leider geschieht nichts dergleichen, denn Frank Saltram steht lieber spät auf, besucht Kneipen.

Der etablierte Porträtmaler Lyon folgt einer Einladung von Sir David Ashmore zum Dinner und trifft auf dessen Anwesen eine Frau, der er als junger, erfolgloser Künstler einst einen Heiratsantrag gemacht hatte. Mrs. Capadose' Gatte erregt das Interesse des Malers. Oberst Capadose kennt keine Zweifel, strotzt vor Selbstbewusstsein und die Erzählungen seiner Heldentaten - von ihm persönlich vorgetragen - bilden den Mittelpunkt gesellschaftlicher Unterhaltung. Die Frage ist, inwiefern die offensichtlichen Übertreibungen von Mr. Capadose von ihm selbst geglaubt werden.

November 5th, 1982. It's been one of the worst days of Detective Sergeant Jack Frost's life. He has buried his wife Mary, and must now endure the wake, attended by all of Denton's finest. All, that is, apart from DC Sue Clark, who spends the night chasing a bogus tip-off, before being summoned to the discovery of a human foot. And the night gets worse. Local entrepreneur Harry Baskin is shot inside his club, an off-licence is set on fire and a famous painting goes missing. And Superintendant Mullett's attempts to join the Freemasons are being rudely thwarted.

This group of 19th-century American poets was the first to rival their British counterparts in popularity. Gathered around their New England roots, they were also known as the Schoolroom or Household poets and comprised of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Cullen Bryant, John Greenleaf Whittier, James Russell Lowell and Olivier Wendell Holmes, Sr. Occasionally Ralph Waldo Emerson was included, although his poetic philosophy differed in some key aspects.

Unabridged readings of four spine-tingling stories. This suspenseful anthology collects together four gripping tales of gruesome scientific experiments and chilling supernatural events - all read in full by some of the very best voice actors. With over 18 hours of electrifying listening, tracked by chapter, these classic tales will have you on the edge of your seat.

When a young governess is hired to care for two orphans in a country estate, she soon realises that something is lurking in the grounds of the house. But is it a mere ghost or an altogether more sinister presence at work? The tension of this timeless horror is perfectly captured by stage and screen actress Virginia McKenna.

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways

One of the most oft-used themes for an author to explore is that of themselves and how they see authors in stories coping with everything around them.

Leviathans stride the poetic stage, known to us all and revered by many. Their verse is at once familiar and yet constantly reveals new layers and depths, new ways of thinking and assembling words to reveal new truths, new feelings and above all new poetry.

The United States may be far younger than many nations on Earth, yet its tumultuous history has reaped a harvest of poets and poetry of very fine calibre. In this volume we explore the verse of Massachusetts.

Introduction by Colm Tóibín One of the final masterpieces from one of the world’s greatest authors, Henry James’s The Ambassadors is now available for the first time in a Modern Library edition, with a new Introduction by acclaimed novelist Colm Tóibín. A keenly observed tale of a...

The vivacious Kate Croy finds herself torn between love and money, friendship and ambition; “the crown of Henry James’s achievement.” Now a critically acclaimed film. The vivacious Kate Croy finds herself torn between love and money, friendship and ambition; “the crown of Henry James’s...

Adapted by Graham White from the Henry James novel which centres on the predicament of Lambert Strether, a fifty-something New Englander lately arrived in Paris. Henry Goodman stars as the hapless protagonist in a novel many critics find James' finest. Episode 1: Strether has been sent to the...

Join Saud and Ibrahim as they dive into the tempting world of Clash of Clans private servers and modded APKs. They break down the massive appeal of these unofficial servers—from granting players unlimited resources like gems, gold, and elixir, to allowing instant max-level upgrades and the freedom of a strategic sandbox environment.

Join Henry and James as they dive into an inspiring conversation about Quote of the Day, a site that delivers daily motivation through timeless quotes and meaningful reflections. In this episode, they explore how a few simple words can shift your perspective, spark positivity, and set the tone for a productive day. They also discuss how the site encourages deeper thinking by explaining the lessons behind each quote — turning everyday inspiration into practical life wisdom. Perfect for listeners who love motivation, mindfu