Lady Barberina (With a new unpublished Introduction)
By Henry James
Length3h 54m
About this audiobook
Lady Barberina is a refined and ironic short tale that explores the contrasts between social appearance and inner substance, between the allure of aristocratic prestige and the practical realities of modern life. Set against the background of Anglo-American cultural exchange, the story reflects Henry James’s enduring interest in social conventions, class distinctions, and the subtle psychological dynamics that govern human relationships. Lady Barberina herself is presented as a charming yet limited figure, shaped almost entirely by her noble upbringing. Her elegance, beauty, and impeccable manners immediately attract admiration, especially in the American environment she briefly inhabits, where aristocratic titles still carry an aura of fascination and prestige.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length3 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1“Doctor Feeder.”
7“Seven millions?” (pt. 2)
2“Doctor Feeder.”
8“Into Connecticut?”
3“‘Dexter’ Freer? I thought you said Doctor Freer.”
9“The tradespeople in the towns?” (pt. 1)
4“And who’s Lord Canterville?”
10“The tradespeople in the towns?” (pt. 2)
5“I like her all round—with all her peculiarities.”
11“Where’s Agatha, my dear?”
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6“Seven millions?” (pt. 1)
12“Alone, like an American girl?”
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