Henry James was an American-British author born in 1843 in New York City to wealthy parents who provided him a worldwide education. He began his writing career in 1864 contributing to newspapers and magazines before publishing successful short stories like The Beast in the Jungle and The Real Thing. James lived and wrote internationally, dying in London at the age of 72 in 1916.

1. Henry James
By Tyler Adams

2. Early Life
• -Born April 15th, 1843 in New
York City
• -His dad was well connected
• -Henry was well educated across
the world

3. Becoming a Writer
• -Decided to become a writer in
1864
• -First writings were in
newspapers and magazines
• -Early writings included book
reviews and essays

4. Short Stories
• -The Beast in the Jungle
• -The Jolly Corner
• -The Real Thing
• -A Tragedy of Errors

5. Death
• -Henry James died London
February 28th, 1916
• -He was 72 years old, when he
died