Greville Fane

Henry James (1843 - 1916) was one of the leaders in the school of realism in fiction. He is known for his series of novels in which he portrayed the encounter of America with Europe. James is considered to be the master of the novel and novella. James wrote about personal relationships and the power within these relationships. James explored consciousness and perception from the point of view of a character within a tale. This classic American novel written in 1881 tells the story of plain Catherine who is courted by a dashing Morris Townsend. When her suitor learns that Catherine is wealthy and that her father will disinherit her if she marries him he deserts the heartbroken young woman