Henry James is celebrated for his sophisticated psychological thrillers and novels of manners, including The Portrait of a Lady and The Turn of the Screw. His work often explored the clash between the 'innocence' of the New World (America) and the 'corruption' or sophistication of the Old World (Europe). James was a master of narrative point of view and the exploration of consciousness, a style that anticipated the stream-of-consciousness technique. He lived much of his life in England and eventually became a British citizen, leaving an indelible mark on the development of the modern psychological novel.