Altar of the Dead
Henry James's Altar of the Dead (1895) is a classic romance novel.
A free LibriVox audiobook (1 h 32 min) is available.
About Altar of the Dead
A fable of literally life and death significance, the story explores how the protagonist tries to keep the remembrance of his dead friends, to save them from being forgotten entirely in the rush of everyday events. He meets a woman who shares his ideals, only to find that the past places what seems to be an impassable barrier between them. Although James was not religious in any conventional sense, the story shows a deep spirituality in its treatment of mortality and the transcendent power of unselfish love. (Introduction by Wikipedia)
Free audiobook
Altar of the Dead — LibriVox recording, 1 h 32 min in 9 sections.
Public-domain recording by volunteer readers. Listen online, download MP3s or stream from the Internet Archive.
Quick answers
Who wrote Altar of the Dead?
Altar of the Dead was written by Henry James and first published in 1895.
What genre is Altar of the Dead?
It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.
Is there a free audiobook of Altar of the Dead?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 32 min.
What books are similar to Altar of the Dead?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, She and Jude the Obscure.
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