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The Diary of Alice James
May 2, 2025 2:33 PM

  The Diary of Alice James work by James Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Diary-of-Alice-James Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Diary-of-Alice-James Written by Denise Imwold Denise Imwold is a contributor to 501 Must-Read Books. Denise Imwold Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 8, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question journal kept by Alice James for the last four years of her life, beginning in 1889, until her death at the age of 43 on March 6, 1892. She was born on August 7, 1848, the youngest of five children born to American philosophical theologian Henry James. Although she did attend school, she was not afforded the education enjoyed by her more famous brothers, William and Henry. She taught history for a correspondence school for three years when she was in her late 20s. She never married or left the home of her parents. Her brothers immediately recognized the great ...(100 of 425 words)

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