The Aspern Papers; Louisa Pallant; The Modern Warning (1888)

By Henry James

Book Overview

The Aspern Papers, Louisa Pallant, The Modern Warning is a collection of three short stories written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The first story, The Aspern Papers, is a tale of a literary critic who travels to Venice to obtain the letters of a deceased poet from his former lover. The second story, Louisa Pallant, tells the story of a young woman who discovers a dark secret about her fianc�����'s past. The final story, The Modern Warning, is a cautionary tale about a man who marries for money and the consequences of his actions. Throughout the collection, James explores themes of love, desire, greed, and the pursuit of knowledge. His writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to create complex characters with intricate motivations. The Aspern Papers, in particular, is often considered one of James' best works, with its vivid descriptions of Venice and its exploration of the relationship between art and life. Overall, The Aspern Papers, Louisa Pallant, The Modern Warning is a captivating collection of stories that showcases James' mastery of the short story form and his ability to delve into the complexities of human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164026518
• ISBN13: 9781164026518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"