Daisy Miller and Other Tales by Henry James

Some travelers get lost in a new city. Others get lost in a story. With this collection, you can do both.

Meet Daisy Miller, one of Henry James’s most unforgettable heroines. She’s young, independent, and wonderfully American, roaming through the old cities of Europe with a spirit that refuses to be tamed. Her flouting of social convention is charming, daring, and just a little dangerous. Watching her navigate the rigid expectations of the Old World is a delight that has held readers spellbound for well over a century.

Her tale arrives here alongside six more stories, each one turning over that classic Jamesian question: what happens when America meets Europe, and the new world collides with the old? These are quiet, sharp, deeply human stories about identity, freedom, and the space between where we come from and who we long to be.

This edition comes to us from Penguin Classics, the trusted name in literature for more than seventy years. You’ll find an authoritative text enhanced with a thoughtful introduction and notes from distinguished scholars, so nothing gets lost along the way.

It’s a handsome trade paperback, easy to slip into a bag or tuck into your coat pocket for a walk along the Marginal Way. Perfect for a rainy afternoon, when the sea air turns misty and there’s nothing better to do than linger over a few short, brilliant pages.

A wonderful place to begin with James, or to return to an old favorite. Come browse. We’d love to help you find your next great read.

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