Project Gutenberg 2000-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 220 James, Henry 1843 1916 Some Short Stories [by Henry James] Brooksmith The Real Thing The Story of It Flickerbridge Mrs. Medwin David Price, Marc Davis and Andy McLauchlan "Some Short Stories" by Henry James is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories explore intricate themes of human relationships, society, and the subtleties of communication, often centered around well-crafted characters that embody the complexities of their social environments. The collection likely features various narratives that delve into different facets of life, capturing the nuances of both everyday interactions and deeper emotional undercurrents. At the start of the first story, "Brooksmith," we are introduced to a group of friends reflecting on the influence of Oliver Offord, a retired diplomat who cherished intimate gatherings at his home, along with his devoted butler, Brooksmith. The narrator recalls the charm of Offord's salon—an informal yet sophisticated social setting where meaningful conversations flourished, all managed by Brooksmith's delicate touch. As Offord's health declines, the narrator ponders the fate of Brooksmith, questioning how he will adapt to life without his master and the social structure that defined his existence. This opening establishes a poignant foundation as it sets up Brooksmith not just as a servant but as a vital component of Offord's world, foreshadowing the challenges he will face after the loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, American American fiction -- 19th century PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 258120 2025-07-01T12:32:35.607264 text/html 261705 2021-11-10T14:29:41 text/html 199112 2025-07-01T12:32:42.359233 application/epub+zip 199033 2025-07-01T12:32:38.586193 application/epub+zip 177138 2025-07-01T12:32:37.472200 application/epub+zip 323442 2025-07-01T12:32:45.247205 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301113 2025-07-01T12:32:41.668247 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275668 2022-09-02T03:37:17.105149 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243438 2025-07-01T12:32:35.203238 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 243138 2021-11-10T14:31:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18805 2025-07-01T12:32:45.448184 application/rdf+xml 12303 2025-07-01T12:32:37.961199 image/jpeg 2902 2025-07-01T12:32:37.718218 image/jpeg 94258 2021-11-10T14:31:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 97371 2021-11-10T14:32:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 177121 2025-07-01T12:32:35.630214 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia