Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-born British novelist, short story writer, and literary critic. He is considered one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. His works of fiction are known for their psychological complexity, and his writing style is often described as dense and allusive. James was born in New York City to an affluent and well-connected family. He was educated in the United States and Europe, and traveled extensively throughout his life. He settled in England in 1876, becoming a British citizen in 1915. James wrote 20 novels, 112 short stories, 12 plays, and several volumes of criticism and travel writing. His most famous works include The Portrait of a Lady (1881), The Turn of the Screw (1898), and The Ambassadors (1903). He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911, 1912, and 1916. James was a major influence on the development of the modern novel, and his works are widely studied in universities and colleges around the world. He is remembered as one of the greatest writers in the English language.
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