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James, Henry

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  1. An American author of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. James is known for his novels, such as The Turn of the Screw and Portrait of a Lady.


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The philosopher and psychologist William James was Henry James's brother.

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Her biological father was a man named James Henry Dixon, a white farmer who was married with several children.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024

"One of the poorest investments management can make is to repurchase stock shares," said economist and attorney James Henry.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2022

They are now in the throes of landmark genealogy work to link the country's modern-day residents - many of whom share surnames like Joseph, James, Henry and Gardner - back to their African ancestors.

From BBC • May 4, 2022

James Henry, the pastor at St. James United Methodist Church in Alexandria, said he would do it again.

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2018

James Henry Trotter stood there clutching the bag and staring at the old man.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl

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