The Jolly Corner - Henry James - Bog

The Jolly Corner is a short story written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy man named Spencer Brydon, who returns to his childhood home after spending 33 years abroad. During his absence, his father and brother have died, leaving him as the sole heir to the family fortune. As Spencer explores his old home, he becomes increasingly aware of a strange presence that seems to be haunting him. He soon realizes that this presence is actually the ghost of his alter ego, a man he could have become had he not left his hometown. The ghost represents all of the potential and ambition that Spencer left behind when he chose to pursue a life of wealth and luxury. As the story progresses, Spencer begins to confront his alter ego and the choices he has made in his life. He realizes that his obsession with money and status has left him feeling unfulfilled and empty. In the end, Spencer must decide whether to continue living his life as it is or to embrace the potential that his alter ego represents. The Jolly Corner is a haunting and thought-provoking tale that explores themes of identity, regret, and the nature of success. It is widely regarded as one of James' most powerful and influential works, and is a must-read for fans of classic literature.What had next brought him back, clearly--though after how long?--was Mrs. Muldoon's voice, coming to him from quite near, from so near that he seemed presently to see her as kneeling on the ground before him while he lay looking up at her; himself not wholly on the ground, but half-raised and upheld.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.