The Beast in the Jungle & The Beldonald Holbein

by Henry James

Book Overview

The Beast in the Jungle is a 1903 novella by Henry James, first published as part of the collection, The Better Sort. Almost universally considered one of James' finest short narratives, this story treats appropriately universal themes: loneliness, fate, love and death. The parable of John Marcher and his peculiar destiny has spoken to many readers who have speculated on the worth and meaning of human life.

John Marcher, the protagonist,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1662725221
• ISBN13: 9781662725227
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Prince Classics
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"