Henry James

JAMES, HENRY, 1843 to 1916

Henry James

American and British writer.

Books
15
Editions tracked
22
First editions
3
Nationality
United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Earliest first editionThe Wings of the DoveConstable, 1902 Most editions trackedA Little Tour in France2 editions
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Henry James books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Daisy Miller1877
  2. 2The American1877
  3. 3The Portrait of a Lady1881
  4. 4Washington Square1881
  5. 5A Little Tour in France1884
  6. 6The Bostonians1886
  7. 7The Princess Casamassima1886
  8. 8The Aspern Papers1888
  9. 9The Complete Tales of Henry James1893
  10. 10What Maisie Knew1897
  11. 11The Turn of the Screw1898
  12. 12The Awkward Age1899
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  1. 13The Wings of the Dove1902
  2. 14The Ambassadors1903
  3. 15The Golden Bowl1904
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1902The Wings of the DoveConstable
  2. 1903The AmbassadorsMethuen
  3. 1904The Golden BowlScribner
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What order should I read Henry James's books in?

In publication order they begin with Daisy Miller (1877), then The American (1877) and The Portrait of a Lady (1881). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Henry James's first book?

The earliest book we list is Daisy Miller, first published in 1877.

When was Henry James born?

Henry James was born in 1843 and died in 1916.

How many Henry James books does MyVolumes track?

We track 15 books by Henry James across 22 editions, 3 of them first editions.

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