The Aspern Papers
The Aspern Papers is a classic romance novel by Henry James. Key subjects include man-woman relationships and poets.
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About The Aspern Papers
"The Aspern Papers" by Henry James is a novella published in 1888. A nameless narrator travels to Venice with a singular obsession: to obtain the private letters of Jeffrey Aspern, a deceased American poet. His target is Juliana Bordereau, the poet's aged former lover, who guards these precious documents. To gain access, the narrator poses as a lodger and considers courting Juliana's plain niece, Miss Tita. James crafts a suspenseful tale about the ethical boundaries of biographical pursuit, where desire for literary treasure collides with human dignity and privacy.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Aspern Papers?
The Aspern Papers was written by Henry James.
What genre is The Aspern Papers?
It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.
Is The Aspern Papers free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to The Aspern Papers?
Readers who like it often enjoy Eloisa, Le fantôme de l'opéra and The Great Gatsby.
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