The Sense Of The Past - Henry James - Bog

The Sense of the Past is a novel written by Henry James, first published in 1917. The story follows the life of a wealthy American named Ralph Pendrel who inherits an English estate from his late cousin. Upon his arrival, Ralph discovers a portrait of his ancestor, Hugh Vereker, who lived in the 17th century. As he becomes more familiar with the estate and its history, Ralph begins to experience strange and vivid visions of the past. He becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about his ancestor's life and the events that led to his downfall. Along the way, he meets a young woman named May Bartram who shares his interest in history and the supernatural. Together, they embark on a journey of discovery that leads them to uncover secrets about their own lives as well. The Sense of the Past is a complex and introspective novel that explores themes of time, memory, and the nature of reality. James' writing style is highly literary and philosophical, making this book a challenging but rewarding 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.