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The life of Henry James, born 15 April 1843, was one lived out of place with his world. Born the second son to wooden-legged Henry James Sr., Henry James Jr. ... Henry Jr. ... Michael Swan records James commenting to W. ... Despite James’ meager popularity, he, in some ways, managed to follow in his father’s life path. Henry Sr. was born to a very controlling William James in 1811. Henry was unwilling to become the practical professional that his father wanted him to be. Whereas his father was a driven businessman and staunch Presbyterian, Henry Sr. ... Henry continued to disgrace his family with his reckless living at Union College, for whom William was a primary benefactor, to the point that when William died of a stroke in 1832, his will was set up to “discourage prodigality and vice.” The rigidity of the will almost left the James family destitute, and it was eventually broken in March of 1837. Henry was to receive $10,000 per year from the disbursement. ... Henry Jr. ... Henry was a young man when the American Civil War broke out, but Henry would not fight in it, though his younger brothers did. ... Henry Sr. ... By the mid 1860’s, Henry Jr. ... In these journals, diaries and letters of, or to Henry James, are the gossip, family news, arrogance and sometimes very moving pieces that construct the personal framework of Henry James’ life. In September 1861, eighteen year-old Henry James Jr. ... In this letter, William describes his impressions of a professor, the room in which he is staying, as well as instructions for Henry to carry out at home. The chief concern for William is that Henry convinces their father to send money as soon as possible. ... The third James brother, Garth Wilkinson James, enlisted in the Union army in 1862, and the youngest brother, Robertson James, enlisted in 1863.
Approximate Word count = 1504
Approximate Pages = 6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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