Born: 15 April 1843 · Died: 28 February 1916 · Age at death: 72
How old was Henry James when he died?
Henry James died aged 72. He was born on 15 April 1843 and died on 28 February 1916.
American-born author known for novels such as The Portrait of a Lady
Did you know?He lived in Europe for much of his life and became a British citizen during the First World War.
Quick facts
Date of birth15 April 1843
Date of death28 February 1916
Age at death72
Cause of deathStroke
NationalityAmerican-British
BirthplaceNew York City, United States
Occupationwriter, novelist, screenwriter
Editor's Take:
Henry James turned the novel inward. His plots are often quiet: a proposal, an inheritance, a visit abroad. The drama lies in what his characters notice, hide and finally understand. He loved the clash between American innocence and European sophistication. He returned to it again and again. His late style grew long and winding, which some readers find hard work. Others find it richly rewarding. His influence on modern fiction, from Edith Wharton onward, is very large.
Key Milestones
1878: Publishes Daisy Miller
1881: Publishes The Portrait of a Lady
1898: Publishes The Turn of the Screw
1915: Becomes a British subject
Henry James ((1843-04-15)15 April 1843 – (1916-02-28)28 February 1916) was an American-British author. He is regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language.
