Henry James Et AlHenry James (1843-1916) is among the greatest novelists in the English language. The brother of the psychologist William James and diarist Alice James, he lived in England for the greater part of his last forty years and became a British subject in 115. His storytelling is characterized by masterful descriptions of the internal states of mind and social dynamics of his characters. In addition to his well known novels, which include The Portrait of a Lady and The Wings of a Dove, he was interested in long-form short stories. "The Turn of the Screw" (1898), a classic example of what he called the nouvelle, is one of the most celebrated haunted house stories of all time. Read More Read Less