Born on April 15, 1843, in New York City, Henry James came from a privileged and intellectual family. This environment fostered a love for literature and ideas from an early age. His family’s intellectual pursuits and emphasis on education nurtured his passion for literature and refined his writing skills. Before achieving fame as a novelist, James wrote literary criticism, travel essays, and short stories. His early works included A Passionate Pilgrim (1871) and Roderick Hudson (1875), which garnered some attention but did not immediately establish him as a literary sensation.Novels such as Daisy Miller (1878) and The Portrait of a Lady (1881) brought him widespread recognition for his keen psychological insights and finely wrought characters. James’s writing style was characterized by intricate prose, nuanced character development, and a deep exploration of the inner lives of his characters.
