The Henry James Sampler Author:Amanda Holmes With exquisite insight, Henry James explored innocence, evil, love, fear and desire... The naive exuberance of America entranced with the beauty, wisdom and corruption of European society. — He was one of our country's greatest writers, and he lived most of his life abroad. With his exploration of the themes of love and money, evil and innocenc... more »e, men and women and Americans in Europe, Henry James uncovered -- with wicked perception -- the elegant pretense, simmering passions, and dark eroticism that rustled under the lace and whalebone of Victorian propriety. Now, as James's greatest works grace the stage and screen, here is a memorable collection of observations and impressions to treasure. Here is Henry James at his sophisticated, seductive best...« less