apr 19, 1843 - Henry James is born

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New York- wealthy literary family.
Abolitionist supporter.
Attended Harvard University, but the subject didn't interest him.
Lived btw the US and Europe, as his family was spending seasons on both sides.
Theme of his writing: Attention btw the new world and the old.
Cosmopolitan writer's life.
Portrait of a Lady -moral issues

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