Alice James

Alice James (August 7, 1848 March 6, 1892) was an American diarist, sister of novelist Henry James and philosopher and psychologist William James. Her relationship with William was unusually close, and she seems to have been badly affected by his marriage. James suffered lifelong health problems that were generally dismissed as hysteria in the style of the day. She is best known for her published diaries.

Alice James
Photograph of Alice James
BornAugust 7, 1848
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 1892(1892-03-06) (aged 43)
London, UK
Resting placeCambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation(s)Writer, diarist
Parent(s)Henry James Sr.
Mary Robertson Walsh
RelativesWilliam James (brother)
Henry James (brother)
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