The Lesson Of The Master - Henry James - Bog

The Lesson Of The Master is a collection of five short stories written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The stories included in this book are The Marriages, The Pupil, Brooksmith, The Solution, and Edmund Orme. In The Marriages, James explores the complex relationships between men and women in the Victorian era. The story follows a young writer who becomes infatuated with a married woman and must navigate the social and moral implications of pursuing her.The Pupil is a tale of a young boy who becomes the ward of a wealthy and eccentric Englishman. The boy's education is entrusted to the man, but as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the man's intentions may not be entirely honorable.Brooksmith is a poignant story of a loyal servant who becomes a victim of the changing social norms of the time. The story explores themes of class, loyalty, and the changing face of society in the late 19th century.The Solution is a story of a young woman who is torn between two suitors. As she struggles to make a decision, she is forced to confront the realities of love, marriage, and societal expectations.Finally, Edmund Orme is a ghost story that explores the themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. The story follows a young man who becomes haunted by the ghost of a woman he loved and lost.Overall, The Lesson Of The Master is a thought-provoking collection of stories that explores the complexities of human relationships, societal norms, and the mysteries of the human psyche. James' masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this book a must-read for fans of classic literature.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.