The Bostonians Vol. I. (1886)

The book highlights the life and literary career of Henry James, an influential author born in New York City in 1843. It details his unconventional education and early writing endeavors, including his first published story at age twenty. After emigrating to London in 1876, he became a prolific writer, producing numerous novels, short stories, and critical works. The description emphasizes his notable works, such as The Europeans and The Turn of the Screw, while presenting a new edition that preserves the original text and artwork.