The Lesson Of The Master - Henry James - Bog

""The Lesson of the Master"" is a novella written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around a young and ambitious writer named Paul Overt, who is eager to learn from the great literary master, Henry St. George. Overt idolizes St. George and believes that he can learn from him the secrets of becoming a great writer. As the story progresses, Overt meets St. George and is fascinated by his personality and intellect. However, he soon realizes that St. George is not the perfect literary figure he imagined. Instead, St. George is a flawed human being who is struggling to balance his personal life with his literary pursuits. Through his interactions with St. George, Overt learns valuable lessons about the sacrifices that a writer must make to achieve greatness. He also discovers that the pursuit of literary perfection can lead to a life of loneliness and isolation. ""The Lesson of the Master"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between art and life. It raises important questions about the role of the artist in society, the nature of creativity, and the sacrifices that are required to achieve artistic excellence. With its complex characters, rich language, and insightful commentary on the human condition, this novella is a masterpiece of American literature.. Paul Overt was a faithless smoker; he would puff a cigarette for reasons with which tobacco had nothing to do. This was particularly the case on the occasion of which I speak; his motive was the vision of a little direct talk with Henry St. George.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.